Baker

Bread + Butter is a distinguished bakery and cafe brand that originated from the humble beginnings in the basement of its founder's home in Tasmania, Australia. Starting with hand-churned butter served to customers at local farmers markets, the business soon flourished into a beloved bakery. Since opening its first bakery in 2018, Bread + Butter has expanded significantly to operate three locations across Australia. Employing a team of fifty dedicated bakers, cooks, baristas, and hospitality professionals, the company is deeply rooted in delivering exceptional coffee, pastries, and food to its community. This growth is testament to Bread + Butter's commitment to quality, tradition, and community engagement, values that remain core to its operations as the company has now taken its first step onto U.S. soil.

Their first U.S. location is situated in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, where the bakery continues the founding vision of combining precise craftsmanship with genuine hospitality. Despite being geographically distant from its origins, Bread + Butter has successfully integrated into the vibrant fabric of Santa Monica's food scene, maintaining an unwavering dedication to exceptional pastry, food, and coffee. The company prides itself on honesty, integrity, and a strong community connection, which guides every aspect of its business.

The lead baker role at Bread + Butter is an exciting and pivotal position within the production team, offering an opportunity for a driven, experienced baker to contribute significantly to both quality and innovation. This full-time position centers around crafting and executing daily pastry and bakery items with meticulous attention to detail, passion, and efficiency. The role involves hands-on production with a strong focus on maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will have a deep respect for traditional baking methods combined with the ability to innovate with new and seasonal items, ensuring the bakery continues to delight its customers with high-quality products.

Bread + Butter seeks a lead baker who exhibits pride in their craft and can work efficiently under the demands of a bustling bakery environment. Responsibilities include supervising daily production, communicating key updates, assisting with product development, and ensuring proper handling and storage of bakery items. The lead baker will also be responsible for inventory management related to bakery products and for maintaining strict adherence to production and cleaning schedules. Collaboration with front-of-house staff is crucial to optimize product organization and presentation, upholding Bread + Butter’s high standards of quality and hospitality.

Overall, joining Bread + Butter as a lead baker means becoming part of a passionate and dedicated team that values tradition, community, and exceptional culinary standards. This role offers the chance to contribute creative ideas, grow professionally in a supportive environment, and be part of a brand that has a meaningful impact on the Santa Monica community.