Executive Baker & Commissary Manager at Flamingos Coffee Bar | Dover, NH
Full-Time, Salaried Position
Starting Salary: $52,000-$62,000 (based on experience)
Benefits Included
Expected Start Date: August 2026
Flamingos Coffee Bar is expanding, and we're searching for an experienced Executive Baker & Commissary Manager to lead the bakery program at our newest location in Dover, NH!
Flamingos is known for specialty coffee, creative food offerings, community involvement, and an unforgettable customer experience. As we continue to grow, we're building a commissary-style bakery operation that will support multiple locations while creating unique, scratch-made products that help set our brand apart.
This is not a position for someone looking to simply follow recipes. We are looking for a highly skilled baker and kitchen leader who is excited to help shape and build a bakery program from the ground up.
About the Role
The Executive Baker & Commissary Manager will oversee all bakery production for Flamingos Coffee Bar, leading a back-of-house team while creating and executing a menu of high-quality baked goods. This person will play a key role in developing new products, maintaining consistency, managing production schedules, and ensuring exceptional quality across all locations.
The ideal candidate has extensive bakery experience, a strong leadership background, and a passion for innovation. We are looking for someone who can create products that become synonymous with the Flamingos brand.
Responsibilities Include:
- Leading and managing the bakery production team
- Hiring, training, coaching, and developing BOH staff
- Creating and maintaining production schedules
- Producing high-volume baked goods while maintaining exceptional quality
- Developing and testing new recipes and seasonal offerings
- Producing products such as:
- Croissants and laminated pastries
- Donuts
- Muffins and quick breads
- Scones
- Cookies and bars
- Bagels
- Specialty pastries
- Other creative bakery offerings
- Maintaining consistency across multiple locations
- Managing food cost, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction
- Ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Collaborating with ownership on menu development and bakery strategy
- Building systems and processes that support future growth
- Overseeing commissary production and distribution for multiple Flamingos locations
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of professional bakery experience
- Minimum 2 years of leadership or management experience
- Experience managing kitchen or bakery teams
- Strong knowledge of laminated doughs, pastry production, and bread baking
- Experience with high-volume production baking preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and solve problems proactively
- Passion for creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and stand for extended periods
- Early morning availability required
You'll Thrive Here If You Are:
- A natural leader who enjoys mentoring others
- Passionate about scratch baking and quality ingredients
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Creative and constantly thinking of new menu ideas
- Excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business
- A team player who values positivity, accountability, and collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary of $53,000+ annually, based on experience (up to $63,000)
- Health and benefits package
- Paid vacation time
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Free coffee
- Employee food and beverage discounts
- Flexible scheduling when operationally possible
- Fun company outings and events
- Opportunity for advancement within a growing local company
- Significant creative input on bakery development and menu creation
Why This Role Is Different
This is a rare opportunity to help build the bakery program for one of the Seacoast's fastest-growing coffee brands. The right candidate will have a direct hand in shaping the products, systems, team culture, and future direction of our bakery operations.
We're looking for someone who wants more than a job. We're looking for someone who wants to leave their mark on a growing company.
To Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your bakery experience, leadership background, and what excites you most about this opportunity.
We'd also love to hear about your favorite bakery item you've ever created.
Pay: $53,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
