Overview

Join our vibrant team as a full-time Lead Baker & Manager, where you will lead the daily baking operations of a bustling bakery and casual dining establishment.

Mighty Fine Huntington will be opening March 2026 and is looking for an experienced professional baker with leadership skills, culinary expertise, and passion for producing top-notch sweet and savory baked goods and pastries.

This position is full time, with paid vacation and January off each year with pay.

As the driving force behind our bakery products, you will actively lead and oversee production, product quality, inventory control, and bakery team leadership. We are already rated as having the best apple pie on Long Island and our casual lunch menu is a hit with customers.

At Mighty Fine, there is room for promotion and performance bonuses, all while working mostly daytime hours. We are experienced and thoughtful restaurateurs who value employee wellbeing and job satisfaction and treat our team with care and respect.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise daily baking operations: manage production needs, anticipating par levels, ensuring ingredients and supplies are on hand for a smooth workflow and consistent quality. Assign tasks to a baking team of 3-5 people based on skill level.
Refine recipes and menu items for great quality delivery, ingredient availability and food cost controls. Develop daily and seasonal specials while tracking feedback from customers and staff. Imagine new products that will delight our customers while being reproducible by our core baking team.
Assist in the systems development of our “Design Your Pie” and Hand Pie offerings.
Train, develop, and motivate team members to produce top notch pies and baked goods while fostering a positive work environment. Cross train kitchen and FOH staff to have prep and baking processes run smoothly within target labor cost goals.
Work closely with our Cafe Manager, Offsite Manager and Executive team to coordinate production of all food items, inventory, staffing and anticipate special events. Support these managers in monitoring their teams. Cover some vacation days for other managers and lead staff, as available.
Assist in the development of our commissary bakery program and staff training for opening our second location in Bay Shore in late Spring 2026.
Manage inventory levels meticulously, including ordering supplies and controlling food costs using POS systems such as Square and MarketMan.
Oversee food safety standards and ensure compliance with health regulations through regular training and monitoring of food handling practices. Monitor equipment for maintenance needs.
Participate in our professional development opportunities through our association with the James Beard Foundation and other top level chefs and bakers to understand trends and opportunity spaces.
Implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall bakery and cafe performance.

Qualifications

Proven experience in bakery production at scale and in a professional setting. Formal culinary training preferred.
Knowledge of food handling regulations and food industry best practices.
Demonstrated leadership and business management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Ability to train staff effectively in culinary techniques, food safety protocols, and hospitality standards.
Familiarity with POS and online inventory control systems such as Square POS and MarketMan for order processing and inventory tracking.
Customer-centric mindset balanced with cost management and staff capabilities.
Basic Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Willingness and ability to travel to our Bay Shore location and other off site locations as needed.

Salary & Benefits

Base salary of $52-58,000 paid annually, with opportunity for performance bonuses of $2,000-4,000 in the first year.
A 40-45 hour a week work schedule over 5 days, after the first 60 days of operation. Most working hours will be daytime hours between 6 am and 7 pm, with occasional special or seasonal demands.
At least 3 weeks off in the month of January with pay. Additional vacation time of 8 paid days off in the first year, scheduled for off-peak business weeks, in coordination with other managers.
Professional development opportunities through our association with the James Beard Foundation, including a quarterly professional development fund of $200. Monthly budget of $40 to purchase products from other food businesses to support product development.
Enjoy our employee discounts and gifts of baked goods at your birthday, Thanksgiving and December holidays.

We are committed to fostering a lively workplace that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in the food industry. Mighty Fine is growing and a great place to develop. Join us to make a positive impact while advancing your skills in a fast-paced environment filled with opportunities for growth!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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