Bakery Supervisor

Do you love croissants, baguettes, coffee, and good company?•Germantown, MD

1d•$50,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bakery Supervisor – Artisan Bread and Croissant Commissary Bakery Germantown, MD | Full-Time Pay: $50,000–$65,000 per year Benefits Health Insurance after 90 days Paid Vacation Free Lunch 401(k) and 401(k) match 40% Employee discount Anniversary Gift Card Exciting growth opportunities Join Our Growing Team at Fresh Baguette! We’re looking for a hands-on Lead Bread Baker to lead and work alongside our team in our Germantown commissary bakery. This is not an office or purely operational role —you’ll be on the production floor shaping dough, supervising baking, and ensuring every product meets our high standards. About the Work Environment Our commissary bakery is a large-scale, industrial production setting with: Industrial machinery and loud noise from mixers, sheeters, and ovens Hot and cold temperatures from ovens, proofers, and walk-in refrigerators A clean, production-focused environment designed for efficiency and high-volume baking If you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on production environments, this is the perfect role for you.

Requirements

1+ years as a Sous-Chef Baker, supervising a bakery production team (10+ employees) is required
Baking Expertise: 1+ years of experience in a commissary bakery, large-scale production kitchen, or similar setting is required. Experience with industrial baking machinery is a plus.
Bread & Pastry Knowledge: Strong understanding of bread mixing, fermentation, shaping, and baking, as well as pastry and culinary fundamentals is required
Artisan Baking Experience: 1+ years of experience in artisan bread baking, French baking, or Viennese preferred
Comfort with physical work: lifting, bending, and standing for long periods , working in hot and cold environments with loud machinery
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training or Associate degree in Baking/Pastry Arts preferred
Full open availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Reliable transportation to work
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Proficiency in English
Ability to work with computers and technology efficiently
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Physical stamina and dexterity to work in demanding environments such as lifting 75lbs+, reaching, bending, standing for 8+ hours , etc.

Nice To Haves

Artisan Baking Experience: 1+ years of experience in artisan bread baking, French baking, or Viennese preferred
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training or Associate degree in Baking/Pastry Arts preferred
Baking Expertise: 1+ years of experience in a commissary bakery, large-scale production kitchen, or similar setting is required. Experience with industrial baking machinery is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and work side-by-side with a team of 10+ bakers in daily production
Perform hands-on baking tasks , including: Mixing doughs and batters Sheeting and laminating dough Shaping and proofing breads and pastries Baking and finishing products to Fresh Baguette standards
Foster a positive, supportive team environment where bakers feel empowered to excel
Guide the team, resolve issues, and maintain steady production flow to meet quality and deadlines
Train and coach team members on techniques, safety, and efficiency
Monitor workflow and implement continuous improvements in production
Ensure a safe, clean, and professional work environment
Maintain a fast-paced production rhythm—producing hundreds of products daily