Executive Chef - Head Baker (Walmart HQ Food Hall)

Aramark • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

LifeWorks is seeking an experienced Executive Head Baker to lead a high-volume, robust bakery that delivers from-scratch, elevated offerings at Walmart’s Corporate Headquarters. The Executive Head Baker leads all baking operations for the campus, consisting of cafés and catering ranging from small to high volume events. This role is responsible for producing high-quality artisan breads, breakfast pastries, desserts, and specialty baked goods while maintaining exceptional standards and operational efficiency. The Executive Head Baker collaborates closely with the Senior Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to elevate the campus offerings and standards.

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding company culture. From the beginning of each client relationship, the team at LifeWorks Restaurant Group establishes a transparency with its partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product. Learn more by visiting - Link here Home - LifeWorks Restaurant GroupJob Responsibilities

Requirements

• Requires at least 5 years of professional baking experience, preferably in a high-volume establishment
• Advanced knowledge of bread fermentation, laminated doughs, and pastry techniques,
• Strong creative skills for seasonal menu development and specialty baked goods.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing kitchen teams.
• Ability to manage early morning production schedules and perform effectively during high-volume seasonal demand.
• Maintaining strict food safety standards in accordance with corporate policies

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production of artisan breads, bagels, muffins, scones, desserts and laminated pastries
• Develop seasonal baked goods menus aligned with corporate standards on business dining environment.
• Maintain strict quality control over flavor, texture, presentation, and product consistency.
• Standardize recipes and manage portion control to support food cost management.
• Supervise, train, and mentor bakery staff including Baker Assistants and pastry team members.
• Manage inventory, ingredient ordering, and proper storage of all bakery supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and labeling standards.
• Coordinate custom desserts and specialty cakes for corporate events
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and clean bakery workspace and equipment in commissary operation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees