Company description

Founded in 1991 by bakers Ole Kristoffersen and Steen Skallebaek and originally called Lagkagehuset or "layer cake house," Ole & Steen is a pioneer in the resurgence of artisan and handcrafted baking practices in Denmark. In the US, Ole & Steen has introduced New Yorkers to their modern takes on traditional Danish pastries, while welcoming guests with a sense of Danish hygge and hospitality. We still do things the old way - expert bakers working all night and all day to ensure that each guest has the best handmade bread, pastry, sandwich, or cake any time of the day.

Job description

We are building toward something ambitious: a bread program that stands among the very best in New York City. To do that, we are looking for an exceptional Overnight Baker who sees baking not just as a job, but as a craft, a responsibility, and a long-term pursuit of excellence.

This role is for a disciplined, thoughtful baker who thrives overnight, understands fermentation deeply, and wants to help shape a best-in-class bread operation through consistency, leadership, and care.

The Role
As our Overnight Baker, you will be a key pillar of our bread program. You will take ownership of overnight production, ensuring every loaf meets the highest standards while contributing to continuous improvement in quality, process, and execution.

You will work closely with production leadership to refine systems, uphold standards, and help build a culture of excellence in the bakery.

What You’ll Do
Own overnight bread production from mix through bake, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency
Execute and uphold standards for dough handling, fermentation, proofing, and baking
Make informed, real-time adjustments based on dough condition, temperature, and production variables
Set the tone overnight through organization, cleanliness, and calm leadership
Communicate clearly with daytime teams to ensure smooth handoffs and continuity
Contribute ideas that improve product quality, workflow, and repeatability
Maintain rigorous food safety and sanitation standards
Who You Are
An experienced professional baker with a strong foundation in naturally leavened and yeasted breads
Comfortable taking ownership and working independently overnight without sacrificing quality
Highly detail-oriented, with a deep respect for fermentation and process
Calm under pressure and steady in execution
Motivated by excellence and excited to help build something lasting and respected
Physically able to meet the demands of professional bread production
Why This Role Matters
This is a salaried, long-term role with influence and responsibility. You will help shape the backbone of our bread program and play a meaningful part in building one of NYC’s top bread bakeries, grounded in consistency, craft, and integrity.

What We Offer
Competitive salaried compensation
A leadership-oriented role with room to grow
The opportunity to be part of a bakery with a clear vision and high standards
A respectful, focused production environment

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $64,350 - $75,000

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline