senior Baker

Omaha Bagel Co. | Omaha, NE
Full-Time | Early Morning Schedule

Position Overview

The Lead Baker is responsible for overseeing daily bagel production, maintaining product quality and consistency, and leading the baking team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in an early-morning, high-accountability environment and cares deeply about process, standards, and team culture.

This role reports directly to ownership and plays a critical part in scaling production while protecting product integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily sourdough bagel production from mix to bake

• Help build a strong, positive kitchen culture

• 2+ years of professional baking experience (artisan bread or bagels preferred)

• Experience with naturally leavened doughs strongly preferred

• Leadership or supervisory experience

• Strong understanding of fermentation, hydration, and dough development

• Comfortable lifting 50+ lbs and working in a fast-paced environment

• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated

• Takes ownership and pride in craftsmanship

Bonus if you:

• Love early mornings

• Care about building something long-term