il Buco Bakery & Commissary is seeking an experienced Head Baker to lead our bread program and bakery production in East Hampton.
Our bakery produces naturally fermented, artisan breads for il Buco restaurants, wholesale partners, farmers markets, and retail customers across the East End and New York City. We are looking for a strong, hands-on baker and leader who can maintain the quality and integrity of our bread program while helping us strengthen production, consistency, organization, and our team.
This is a full-time, year-round position based exclusively at our Bakery & Commissary in East Hampton, NY.
Responsibilities
Lead daily bread production from mixing and fermentation through shaping and baking
Maintain the quality and consistency of our naturally fermented bread program
Manage and develop the bakery team, providing hands-on training, direction, and leadership
Establish strong production standards, systems, and daily organization
Manage production schedules and pars across restaurant, wholesale, retail, and market needs
Work closely with Commissary and Culinary leadership on production planning and continued growth of the bakery
Monitor ingredient usage, waste, yields, and overall production efficiency
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe bakery
Help troubleshoot equipment, production, fermentation, and quality issues
Support seasonal production increases while helping build a strong and sustainable year-round operation
Who We're Looking For
Significant professional bread-baking experience, with a strong understanding of naturally leavened and long-fermented breads
Previous experience leading a bakery or production team
Strong understanding of fermentation, mixing, shaping, baking, and production planning
A hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside and developing their team
Organized, reliable, and able to maintain high standards in a busy production environment
Comfortable managing both quality and the practical demands of production at scale
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to work early mornings and a flexible schedule based on production needs
We are looking for someone who is passionate about great bread but equally excited about building a great bakery operation and team.
Location: East Hampton, NY
Position: Full-Time / Year-Round
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience
To apply, please send your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your bread-baking and leadership experience.
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