Lead Baker

DiBella's is a well-established restaurant brand renowned for serving fresh, crispy Italian bread, which is the cornerstone of its business and the foundation of its loyal customer base. As a company dedicated to quality and authenticity, DiBella's prides itself on delivering a dining experience that feels like home and evokes comfort through its handcrafted bread and food offerings. The establishment operates multiple locations and is committed to upholding the highest standards in food preparation, safety, and customer service. DiBella's fosters a team-oriented work environment where each employee's dedication plays a key role in maintaining the brand's reputation and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The Lead Baker position at DiBella's is a critical and valued role requiring early morning dedication to baking bread the DiBella's way consistently. This full-time role offers competitive weekly pay with tips distributed weekly, a structured Monday to Friday workweek, and opportunities for career advancement. Employees receive paid vacation within the first year of employment, health benefits, free shift meals, and meal discounts when off duty. The position offers a fryer-free environment, appealing to those who prefer to avoid working near fryers. Dependability, punctuality, and positive attitude are essential qualities expected from the successful candidate.

As the Lead Baker, you will be responsible for baking fresh bread daily while strictly following DiBella’s baking manual and daily par lists to meet customer demand without compromising quality. Maintaining an organized and clean bakery area and promptly reporting equipment issues are essential responsibilities to ensure smooth operational flow. Safety is paramount; thus, adherence to safety protocols and proper use of safety equipment is required to protect all crew members and guests.

Beyond baking duties, the Lead Baker also engages in friendly, efficient customer service and food preparation, including setting up deli products, preparing hot and cold sandwiches, and ensuring all food presentation aligns with company quality standards. Attention to detail extends to the cleanliness and sanitation of customer-facing and food storage areas in compliance with Health Department standards. This role demands the ability to multitask effectively during peak hours, maintain focus, and work in a fast-paced environment while balancing friendliness and efficiency.

Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The ability to read and interpret documents such as the baking manual and communicate clearly with customers and team members is necessary. DiBella’s values continuous learning, so a willingness to increase product knowledge over time is expected.

At DiBella’s, the work culture revolves around teamwork and a shared commitment to delivering the best dining experience. If you are passionate about baking and customer service, dedicated to quality, and ready to be a part of a dynamic restaurant environment, the Lead Baker role at DiBella’s offers an excellent opportunity to grow and succeed in your career. DiBella’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and join their team dedicated to making delicious bread that delights every guest daily.