Milo + Olive is an all-day, neighborhood bakery and pizzeria that features the best, organic ingredients from the nearby Santa Monica Farmers' Market. Breakfast showcases handcrafted breads, rustic pastries and morning desserts, with plated dishes incorporating a variety of those breads, plus hearty egg dishes and bowls. For lunch and dinner, our culinary team turns out a selection of different classic and seasonal pizzas, made with our signature 48-hour pizza dough, alongside an array of rustic, Italian wood-fired vegetables.
At Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants, we take “family” to heart, by ensuring all our customers and staff feel at home, and leave feeling satisfied, nourished and inspired. We believe food tastes better when ingredients are sourced responsibly from local farmers and vendors, and is made by hand in-house, using classic craftsmanship and technique. We create welcoming places for people to come together and gather over delicious, thoughtful food. We give back to our community through charitable outreach, and care for our natural environment by recycling and implementing other sustainable practices. Finally, we take care of ourselves and each other, so we can feel proud about all the hard work we do.
RC Family Guiding Principles
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Serve delicious, thoughtful food using the best local ingredients.
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Create an environment for guests where they feel like they are being taken into our home and cared for.
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Take care of ourselves and each other so we can feel proud about the work that we do.
Benefits Include:
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Participation in quarterly bonus program
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Fully Covered Anthem Gold PPO Healthcare
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401k Savings Program
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$75 Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement Stipend
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Annual $1,000 Wellness Stipend
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Paid Time off
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Paid Sick Time
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Dining Discount
The Head Baker is responsible for leading the pastry team in producing high-quality breads, desserts, and pastries according to recipes and standards. This role involves overseeing production, managing bakery staff, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and ensuring the efficient operation of the pastry department.
Deliverables:
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Achieve food cost goals as outlined by leadership (e.g., maintain target budget % through inventory control, waste management & vendor ordering).
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Maintain budged labor cost targets for the pastry team through effective scheduling and productivity management.
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Lead thoughtful seasonal menu development that reflects Milo & Olive’s ethos, Celebrating peak farmers-market produce, honoring Rustic Canyon Family’s sourcing principles, and continuously elevating our offerings toward being the best bakery in Los Angeles. Submit recipes, cost analyses, and testing notes to leadership for review.
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Achieve and maintain a Health Department score of 90%+ and pass all internal sanitation audits.
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Respond to maintenance, quality, and safety issues within 24 hours, escalating to management when needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Head Baker, your job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Leadership & Team Management
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Lead, mentor, and train pastry cooks and assistants, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
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Communicate effectively with the team to ensure seamless operations and workflow.
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Assist in hiring, scheduling, and evaluating pastry team members.
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Production & Quality Control
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Oversee the preparation and production of all pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and presentation.
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Create and test new recipes for menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques.
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Monitor production timelines and ensure that all products are completed efficiently without compromising quality.
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Inventory & Cost Management
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Manage ingredient inventory, ensuring proper storage, rotation (FIFO), and minimal waste.
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Collaborate with management to maintain food costs and labor budgets.
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Order and source ingredients and supplies as needed, working with approved vendors.
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Sanitation & Organization
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Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with health department standards.
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Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and safely operated by team members.
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Conduct regular deep cleaning of workstations and communal pastry spaces.
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Customer Service & Catering
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Assist with the preparation and execution of catering and special event orders.
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Ensure all products for service are plated, trayed, or displayed according to specifications and on time.
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Communication & Reporting
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Collaborate with the Executive Chef, General Manager, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
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Report any maintenance issues, product shortages, or quality concerns to management promptly.
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Compliance & Safety
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Adhere to and enforce all food safety regulations and company policies.
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Notify management immediately of any injuries, unsafe practices, or hazardous conditions.
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Head Baker or in a similar leadership role in a professional kitchen.
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Strong understanding of baking techniques, dessert creation, and pastry production.
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Ability to follow and create recipes with precision and attention to detail.
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Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team.
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California Food Handler’s card.
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Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
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Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
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Physical ability to stand, bend, stretch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Physical Demands
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Moderate physical effort, including standing for extended periods, bending, and lifting.
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Frequent wrist movement, stooping, pulling, and pushing.
Working Conditions
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Working conditions involve noise, heat, temperature changes, kitchen elements, odors, and moisture.
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May require additional hours depending on workload and staffing needs.
Uniform Requirements
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Clean non-slip shoes with clean socks.
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Clean pants.
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Clean plain white shirt, short or long sleeve (no sleeveless).
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Clean white apron (provided) or approved personal apron.
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Hairnet, hat, or head scarf/bandana as a hair restraint.
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