Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013, to bring fresh, made-from-scratch organic breads, pastries, sweets, and croissant items inspired by bakeries in France to the DMV area. We have expanded to eight retail locations, two commissaries, and a thriving wholesale business. We serve hundreds of coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores with fresh products every day, 365 days a year.

Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do. This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Lead Bread Baker – Artisan Bread and Croissant Commissary Bakery
Germantown, MD | Full-Time

Pay: $50,000–$65,000 per year

BenefitsHealth Insurance after 90 daysPaid VacationFree Lunch401(k) and 401(k) match40% Employee discountAnniversary Gift CardExciting growth opportunities

Join Our Growing Team at Fresh Baguette!

We’re looking for a hands-on Lead Bread Baker to lead and work alongside our team in our Germantown commissary bakery. This is not an office or purely operational role—you’ll be on the production floor shaping dough, supervising baking, and ensuring every product meets our high standards.

About the Work EnvironmentOur commissary bakery is a large-scale, industrial production setting with:

Industrial machinery and loud noise from mixers, sheeters, and ovensHot and cold temperatures from ovens, proofers, and walk-in refrigeratorsA clean, production-focused environment designed for efficiency and high-volume bakingIf you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on production environments, this is the perfect role for you.

What You’ll DoLead and work side-by-side with a team of 10+ bakers in daily productionPerform hands-on baking tasks, including:Mixing doughs and battersSheeting and laminating doughShaping and proofing breads and pastriesBaking and finishing products to Fresh Baguette standardsFoster a positive, supportive team environment where bakers feel empowered to excelGuide the team, resolve issues, and maintain steady production flow to meet quality and deadlinesTrain and coach team members on techniques, safety, and efficiencyMonitor workflow and implement continuous improvements in productionEnsure a safe, clean, and professional work environmentMaintain a fast-paced production rhythm—producing hundreds of products dailyWhat You’ll Need1+ years as a Sous-Chef Baker, supervising a bakery production team (10+ employees) is requiredBaking Expertise: 1+ years of experience in a commissary bakery, large-scale production kitchen, or similar setting is required. Experience with industrial baking machinery is a plus.Bread & Pastry Knowledge: Strong understanding of bread mixing, fermentation, shaping, and baking, as well as pastry and culinary fundamentals is requiredArtisan Baking Experience: 1+ years of experience in artisan bread baking, French baking, or Viennese preferredComfort with physical work: lifting, bending, and standing for long periods, working in hot and cold environments with loud machineryEducation: High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training or Associate degree in Baking/Pastry Arts preferredFull open availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as requiredAdditional RequirementsReliable transportation to workAuthorized to work in the U.S.Proficiency in EnglishAbility to work with computers and technology efficientlyStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsPhysical stamina and dexterity to work in demanding environments such as lifting 75lbs+, reaching, bending, standing for 8+ hours, etc.Why Join Fresh Baguette?We’re more than a bakery—we’re a team passionate about quality, craftsmanship, and creating special moments for our customers. If you love baking, leading teams, and working in a true production environment, this is the role for you.

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Learn more: https://www.freshbaguette.net/