Executive Bread Chef / Head Baker

Aya Pastry is a renowned bakery located in West Town Chicago, celebrated for its dedication to seasonal ingredients and precision crafting of baked goods. Known for its creative interpretations of signature breads, celebratory cakes, whimsical sweets, and breakfast pastries, Aya Pastry serves both wholesale and retail customers. The bakery's expansive production capabilities allow it to meet the demands of a growing customer base while maintaining exceptional quality and artistic presentation in every item produced. Recently honored with the title "Best New Baked Good Empire" at the 2021 Eater Awards, Aya Pastry has established itself as a leader in the Chicago bakery scene and continues to expand its talented team of professionals passionate about the craft of baking.

The Morning Head Baker position at Aya Pastry is a critical role that requires a high level of skill, leadership, and dedication. This role demands expertise in bread and viennoiserie production, managing an early morning team starting at 3 am, and overseeing all aspects of the baking process from scaling recipes and mixing to portioning and baking according to exacting standards. This role is suited to a motivated self-starter who values precision, efficiency, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment while fostering a positive and communicative team atmosphere. The Morning Head Baker will be responsible for supervising bread production, managing inventory, ensuring quality control, and upholding health and safety standards. This leadership role offers an opportunity to grow professionally within a celebrated bakery known for innovation and quality. If you are passionate about baking, customer satisfaction, workplace safety, and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, Aya Pastry invites you to join their team and contribute to the continued success and acclaim of the bakery.