Lead Baker

McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality (MML) is a distinguished hospitality company known for crafting some of the world’s most memorable dining and lodging experiences. Founded by Larry McGuire, Tom Moorman, and Liz Lambert, MML has carved out a niche in the industry by adopting a refined and character-driven approach to their restaurants and hotels. With an emphasis on exceptional cuisine, inspired design, impeccable service, and authentic storytelling, MML’s various properties are deeply rooted in creativity, quality, and a genuine sense of place. Operating across prominent locations such as Austin, Aspen, Malibu, New York, and others, MML continues to grow, expanding into new markets and cementing its reputation for excellence in the hospitality sector.

Swedish Hill, a pivotal part of the MML brand, embodies the neighborhood bakery and café concept focused on craft, tradition, and meticulous execution. Celebrated for its naturally leavened hearth breads, viennoiserie, and classic baked goods, Swedish Hill caters to both retail guests and wholesale partners and supports MML’s events and catering needs throughout its diverse portfolio.

The Lead Baker position at Swedish Hill is an essential leadership role that entails managing all bakery production while upholding the highest standards of quality, consistency, and craftsmanship. This role is tailored for someone with extensive experience in working with naturally leavened and yeasted breads who also has strong operational capabilities and a passion for fostering a high-performing bakery team. The ideal candidate will possess a hands-on leadership style and be available to work nights and weekends regularly.

This role involves overseeing wholesale bakery production, ensuring quality control, managing production schedules, and coordinating closely with the larger MML events and catering operations to meet volume and timing needs efficiently. The Lead Baker will also be responsible for maintaining operational aspects such as cost control, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards within the bakery.

In addition to operational leadership, the Lead Baker will play a crucial role in mentoring and developing the bakery team, promoting a positive work culture, and facilitating training to enhance technique and production standards. Collaboration is also a core component of this role—working alongside chefs and other team members to innovate new products that resonate with the MML brand while maintaining production feasibility.

MML Hospitality offers competitive salary packages, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and pet insurance. Employees also enjoy paid time off, property discounts, beverage education reimbursement, opportunities for advancement, and community service involvement. These benefits underscore MML’s commitment to attracting and retaining talented professionals dedicated to hospitality excellence.

If hired, candidates should be prepared to undergo a thorough background check as part of the employment process. MML Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and makes all hiring decisions solely based on job-related qualifications.