Baker - Full Time

Queen Bee's Tea Room is a distinguished culinary establishment located in the vibrant Houston Heights Ironworks district. Renowned for its charming ambiance and exceptional tea service, this tea room offers guests a unique experience that blends tradition with modern culinary excellence. The venue has cultivated a reputation for quality, consistency, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making it a beloved destination for both locals and visitors seeking a refined dining experience centered around tea and expertly crafted baked goods.

Queen Bee's Tea Room is actively expanding its culinary team and is in search of a skilled baker who can uphold the highest standards of baking excellence. The role demands a professional with proven production baking experience who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment where precision and efficiency are paramount. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a high-volume tea service as well as the venue's extensive events program, which requires meticulous planning, execution, and an unwavering commitment to quality. This position is not suited for hobbyist bakers; instead, it seeks a true craftsman or craftswoman who treats baking as a professional discipline and understands the nuances of managing bakery operations at scale.

As a baker at Queen Bee's Tea Room, you will immerse yourself in various aspects of the baking process—from preparation through execution and finishing presentation. You will be trusted to produce scones, cupcakes, cookies, and specialty desserts consistently, ensuring each item meets the tea room's exacting visual and taste standards. Time management is critical, as you will regulate prep, proofing, baking, cooling, and storage timelines to guarantee freshness and optimal quality.

This role uniquely blends artistry with operational management. In collaboration with Chef Tina and the kitchen team, you will contribute to seasonal menu development and create specialty baked items that enhance the tea room's offerings. Your input will be invaluable in planning production for both daily restaurant service and private events, ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. Maintaining the highest cleanliness and food safety standards is mandatory, reflecting the tea room's commitment to guest wellbeing and regulatory compliance.

Organizational skills are equally important, as you will help manage inventory and prepare accurate prep lists, aiding in the streamlined operations of the kitchen. The ideal candidate will bring a strong sense of urgency, the ability to remain organized under pressure, and a demonstrated capacity to work independently while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Queen Bee's Tea Room values professionals who are reliable, accountable, and passionate about hospitality, execution, and creating memorable experiences for every guest. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a respected and growing culinary team in a historic Houston neighborhood, where your baking skills will directly impact the quality and success of the tea room's offerings.