Lead Baker /

Fudge Maker Location:

Village of Otter Rock, OR (Next to Devil's Punchbowl State Natural Area)

Job Type:

Full-Time, Part-Time, Contract Hiring Status:

IMMEDIATE OPENING

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HIRING ASAP

Why Join Cliffside Coffee & Sweets? Looking to turn your passion for baking and confectionery into a rewarding lead role? At Cliffside Coffee & Sweets, we offer competitive pay based on experience, generous employee discounts, great daylight hours, flexible scheduling, and a supportive, friendly team environment—all paired with a world-class ocean view!

WHO WE ARE

Cliffside Coffee & Sweets is a beloved Oregon Coast destination that has been delighting locals and travelers with handcrafted sweets and beverages for over 10 years. From our humble beginnings in Newport's Nye Beach to our scenic location in the Village of Otter Rock, we take immense pride in quality, creativity, and premium ingredients. We are continuing to evolve, and we need an experienced, proactive kitchen lead to keep our production running smoothly.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a reliable, self-motivated professional with a passion for artisanal baking and confectionery production. You take pride in consistency, keep an immaculate kitchen, and excel at managing behind-the-scenes logistics. You are a natural team player who leads by example, stays organized under pressure, and enjoys working hard alongside a great team.

JOB SUMMARY

As our Lead Baker / Fudge Maker , you will take ownership of producing our signature handcrafted fudge and high-quality baked goods. In addition to daily production, you will lead back-of-house ingredient management—monitoring stock levels, forecasting supply needs, and ordering/coordinating ingredient shipments to the store as needed to ensure seamless operations without stockouts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Artisanal Production:

Produce a consistent variety of fudge flavors and baked goods following precise recipes, maintaining strict standards for taste, texture, and visual presentation.

Inventory Management & Supply Ordering:

Take full ownership of ingredient stock levels. Conduct routine inventory counts, track usage trends, and directly order and arrange shipments of raw materials and packaging supplies as needed to keep the store fully stocked.

Quality Assurance & Testing:

Perform quality checks and batch testing to guarantee product consistency, freshness, and adherence to house standards.

Sanitation & Food Safety:

Enforce strict health, safety, and sanitation guidelines. Ensure proper ingredient storage, routine equipment maintenance, workspace cleaning, and strict FIFO (first-in, first-out) stock rotation.

Product Innovation:

Collaborate with management to develop, test, and launch new seasonal fudge flavors and bakery offerings.

Packaging & Merchandising:

Oversee the packaging, labeling, and presentation of finished products so they meet brand standards for retail display and customer sales.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate daily logs for batch production, ingredient usage, and supplier receipts.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Previous experience in commercial baking, confectionery, or kitchen production (leadership or inventory management experience strongly preferred).

Supply Chain Skills:

Demonstrated ability to track inventory, anticipate supply needs, and place vendor orders accurately and on schedule. Attention to

Detail:

Excellent eye for quality consistency, recipe precision, and visual presentation.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods, work comfortably in hot kitchen environments, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Certifications:

Current Food Handler's Card

COMPENSATION & APPLYING

Pay:

Competitive and negotiable based on experience. % of house tips distribution based on hours

Schedule:

Full-time, Part-Time, Contract ~30 Hrs/WK flexible schedule options.

To Apply:

We are filling this position immediately . Qualified candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis for prompt in-person interviews. Submit your resume and a brief note about your baking background today!

Pay:

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Retirement plan

Experience:

Baking:

3 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Otter Rock, OR 97369 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Otter Rock, OR 97369: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person