Head Baker

Talia’s Bakery | Denver, CO
$26–$30/hour | 25–35 hours/week to start

Talia’s Bakery is a growing Denver bakery specializing in challah, babka, scones, cookies, muffins, and other baked goods. We’re looking for an experienced baker or pastry chef to take a leading role in our kitchen and ultimately take ownership of day-to-day production and recipe development.

This is a hands-on baking and leadership position. You’ll work alongside our team while helping manage production, maintain quality and consistency, keep orders on schedule, and provide direction to other bakery staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and execute daily bakery production

• Maintain consistent quality across all products

• Manage production schedules and ensure orders are completed accurately and on time

• Supervise, train, and provide direction to bakery staff

• Help improve existing recipes and production processes

• Develop and test new recipes and products

• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen

• Assist with inventory and ingredient needs

We’re looking for:

• 2+ years of professional experience as a baker or pastry chef

• Strong baking skills and experience in a professional kitchen

• Reliable, organized, efficient, and able to take initiative

• Ability to lead a team and keep production moving with a sense of urgency

• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others

• Creativity, strong recipe development skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit

• Management experience preferred

• Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift 50+ lbs.

Schedule:

This position will start at approximately 25–35 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours as the bakery continues to grow. Weekend availability is required.

Compensation:

$26–$30/hour, depending on experience.

To apply:

Please send your resume along to taliaschallahs@gmail.com with a brief introduction about yourself and your baking experience.