Overnight Bakery Lead - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

This job description outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits for a **Bakery Lead (Overnight)** position at **Eataly**, the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Here’s a breakdown of the key details: ### **Job Title:** **Bakery Lead (Overnight)** ### **Job Description:** The Bakery Lead is responsible for producing delicious bread and focaccia according to Eataly’s authentic Italian recipes. This role oversees the bakery’s daily operations, including proofing, baking, and maintaining a clean and sanitary production area. The Bakery Lead also supervises shifts, trains staff, and ensures compliance with health and safety standards. ### **Key Responsibilities:** - Produce bread, focaccia, and other baked goods following Eataly’s recipes. - Oversee shifts and guide bakery staff in proper techniques. - Maintain a clean and sanitary food production area. - Perform administrative tasks like inventory, ordering, and waste tracking. - Engage with guests interested in learning about bread production. - Follow proofing and baking techniques for each bread variety. - Master all shifts and production processes, including overnight production. - Train and guide bakery trainees and externs. - Ensure compliance with Department of Health standards. - Perform other duties as assigned. ### **Qualifications:** - High school diploma or equivalent. - 2+ years of experience in a baker preparation position. - Ability to work independently with minimal guidance. - Basic math and measuring skills. - Excellent work ethic, communication, and time management skills. - Post-secondary culinary program preferred. ### **Job Requirements:** - Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnights, and weekends. - Ability to work over 40 hours per week when needed. - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. - Ability to stand, walk, bend, and squat for up to 8 hours. ### **Hourly Compensation:** - $20 - $23 per hour. ### **Additional Information:** **Benefits and Perks:** - Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. - Paid Time Off. - Paid Parental Leave. - 401K with match or RRSP. - Bonus program. - Free family meal daily. - Discounts at Eataly. - Classes on products and Italian cuisine. - Referral bonus program. **Equal Employment Opportunity:** Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Eataly also prohibits harassment and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring decisions. **Accommodation:** If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. This role is ideal for someone passionate about artisanal baking, capable of leading a team, and committed to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced, overnight bakery environment.