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About Flourist
Flourist is a local flour mill and bakery that mills it's own flour for retail sales and our own baking at our flagship retail location in East Vancouver. We work exclusively with Canadian farmers.

Flourist Mill & Bakery on Commercial Street is a high volume neighbourhood bakery, cafe and retail store.

We are looking for an experienced Head Baker to oversee daily bread and pastry production, lead our baking team, and provide leadership across our broader culinary operations.

The Role
The Head Baker is responsible for maintaining consistent quality, overseeing daily production, and supporting the performance of our baking and culinary teams.

This is a hands on leadership position requiring strong technical baking skills, organization, and the ability to manage people and production in a busy environment.

In addition to overseeing sourdough bread and pastry production, the Head Baker provides leadership and operational support across our pizza, line, and culinary teams. The Head Baker is also involved in supporting and developing our class programs and instructors.

The Head Baker reports to the Store Manager and works collaboratively with the management team to maintain operational standards, improve efficiency, and support staff development.

This is a full time position based on a 40 hour work week.

Key Responsibilities

Bread Production + Quality

• Oversee daily sourdough bread production, including mixing, fermentation, shaping, proofing, and baking.
• Maintain consistency and quality across all bread products.
• Ensure production meets daily operational requirements.
• Maintain recipes, production procedures, and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization.

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and support the baking team.
• Provide leadership and guidance across the pizza, line, and culinary teams.
• Set clear expectations for quality, productivity, and workplace standards.
• Support staff training, development, and performance.
• Foster communication and collaboration between teams.
• Work closely with the Store Manager and management team to address operational needs.

Operations + Food Costing

• Monitor food costs, ingredient usage, portion control, and waste.
• Maintain accurate recipes and food costing.
• Oversee ingredient inventory and ordering as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins while maintaining product quality.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Support improvements to production systems and operational processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional baking experience, preferably in an artisan bread bakery.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a bakery or culinary team.
• Strong knowledge of sourdough fermentation and naturally leavened bread production.
• Experience working with whole grains and freshly milled flour is an asset.
• Experience with food costing, inventory management, and waste reduction.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to lead multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a hands on role in a busy bakery and kitchen environment.
• Availability to work early mornings and weekends as required.

Compensation + Benefits

• Annual salary of $58,000–$60,000, depending on experience.
• Tips averaging approximately $5-$6 per hour
• 40 hour work week.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Opportunity to work with Canadian-grown grains and freshly milled flour.
• Collaborative management team and established bakery operation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $58,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Store discount

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person