Baker & Kitchen Manager

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and experienced Baker/Kitchen Manager to lead our production team. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in baking and food preparation, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality.

As a Baker, you will produce consistent, high‑quality baked goods that reflect our reputation for excellence. You should be confident working with a range of doughs—including brioche, focaccia, and other enriched or fermented doughs—and be comfortable following and refining recipes while upholding strict food safety and hygiene practices.

As Kitchen Manager, you will oversee daily operations at our central kitchen on Laurier Avenue, which supplies both our on‑site café and our VIA Rail location, as well as regular catering orders for surrounding businesses. This role blends culinary skill, leadership, customer service awareness, and efficient workflow management. You will also contribute to product development and ensure production stays within budget.

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Responsibilities

- Prepare and bake a variety of products including breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and seasonal items.
- Ensure all locations are consistently stocked with the products and ingredients required for smooth service.
- Coordinate scheduling for kitchen staff in collaboration with café management.
- Uphold quality, freshness, and consistency across all baked goods.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment in accordance with food safety standards.




- Manage inventory by monitoring ingredient levels and placing orders as needed.
- Work closely with kitchen and café teams to ensure timely production for daily service and catering.
- Demonstrate strong time‑management skills to meet production deadlines.
- Assist in developing new products and improving existing recipes while maintaining cost efficiency.

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Experience & Qualifications

- Previous professional baking experience is required, including bread production and general kitchen prep (e.g., deli slicing, syrup preparation).
- Proficiency in a range of baking methods, including breads, cakes, and laminated or enriched doughs.
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.
- Background in restaurant or bakery production environments is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- A genuine passion for baking and creating products that delight customers.

This role is available at a rate of $55,000pa + Tronk

Minimum 40h per week. Parking available on site. Early mornings are required (from 6am).

We are proud to serve downtown Ottawa with high‑quality café and bakery offerings, and we are looking for someone who will help us continue to grow that reputation.

Job Types: Full time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Experience:

- Baking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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