Position Overview
Clark Street Bakery is seeking a Bakery Shift Lead to help run daily bakery operations with consistency, efficiency, and care. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused — ideal for someone who is highly organized, confident in bakery prep, and able to guide a team through a fast-paced production environment.
The Shift Lead plays a critical role in ensuring prep is completed accurately according to recipes, staff are supported and held accountable, and daily bakery operations run smoothly from open to close.
This is a working lead position — you will be expected to perform all prep tasks yourself while also managing and supporting the team.
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Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Supervision
• Lead bakery staff during assigned shifts and ensure smooth daily operations
• Assign, track, and verify completion of prep tasks according to recipes and production standards
• Train, coach, and support team members on prep techniques, workflow, and efficiency
• Ensure staff arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team environment
• Communicate clearly and professionally with both staff and management
Production & Prep Oversight
• Ensure all prep is executed accurately and efficiently according to Clark Street Bakery recipes and standards
• Be fully proficient in all bakery prep tasks to provide hands-on guidance and training
• Monitor pacing and workflow to meet production needs without waste or burnout
• Ensure the correct number of lards (or designated doughs / items) are pulled and staged for the following day
Inventory, Reporting & Close-Out
• Take and record end-of-day inventory accurately
• Complete and submit a daily shift report detailing production, staffing, issues, and notes for management
• Communicate any shortages, equipment issues, or concerns to the Bakery Manager
• Ensure prep areas are clean, organized, and properly closed out
Labor & Cost Awareness
• Monitor staffing levels throughout the shift
• Know when and how to cut staff appropriately to avoid overtime while maintaining production needs
• Support management goals related to labor efficiency and food cost control
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Qualifications & Requirements
• Prior pastry and/or bakery experience required
• Previous lead, supervisor, or keyholder experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of bakery prep workflows and production environments
• Excellent communication skills — verbal and written
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and recipe accuracy
• Reliable, punctual, and prepared to work
• Comfortable giving direction and feedback to peers
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
Certifications
• Food Handler Card (required)
• ServSafe Food Protection Certification (preferred; must be obtained if not already held)
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Schedule & Compensation
• Full-time position
• Tip-eligible
• Hourly pay range: $20–$22/hour + tips (based on experience)
• Opportunities for growth within a multi-location bakery group
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Why Work at Clark Street Bakery
• Be part of a respected, quality-driven bakery team
• Work with thoughtfully developed recipes and systems
• Leadership opportunity with real responsibility and impact
• Supportive management and clear expectations
• Growth potential as the company continues to expand
Bakery Shift Lead • Los Angeles, CA, United States
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