ABOUT THE COMPANY

Birley Bakery is the newest venture from club owner and entrepreneur Robin Birley, the force behind London’s prestigious private members’ clubs 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s.

Launching summer 2025 on Madison Avenue in NYC’s Upper East Side, Birley Bakery brings a warm and welcoming take on the classic Boulangerie-Patisserie, offering simple, elegant breads, pastries, and desserts made to the highest standards.            

POSITION SUMMARY

The Baker Supervisor is assisting the Pastry Head Chef and Shop Manager in supervising the bakers’ team at the shop, starting at 4am daily.

All items are produced and delivered raw from our production site – your role is to supervise the team to bake them to perfection, ensure quality, assist with light sandwich prep, maintain cleanliness, and place orders as needed.

This is a hands-on, independent role ideal for someone who enjoys morning shifts and being trusted with quality control at the final stage of production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Previous experience working in a hospitality environment is required.
• Experience of supervising a team is required.
• To lead by example and ensure that high standards of production are practiced by staff and are maintained.
• Good level of English.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards and assist in training staff on procedures and compliance.
• To ensure that working practices are followed to ensure that food safety law is complied with as set by the company and the governmental departments.
• To comply with the rules and regulations and terms of your employment as set by the company.
• To comply with any reasonable request or instruction as required by your manager, which would form part of your normal working duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)

• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently, to work under deadlines.
• Experience baking in a bakery or pastry shop.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and consistency.
• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Comfortable standing for long shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to be flexible with job demands and open-minded when being asked to complete tasks.
• Able to work early mornings, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business.
• Ability to operate with grace under pressure.
• Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the bakery weighing up to 50 pounds.

EEO STATEMENT 

Maxime’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.  

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Birley Bakery is the newest venture from club owner and entrepreneur Robin Birley, the force behind London’s prestigious private members’ clubs 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s.

Launching summer 2025 on Madison Avenue in NYC’s Upper East Side, Birley Bakery brings a warm and welcoming take on the classic Boulangerie-Patisserie, offering simple, elegant breads, pastries, and desserts made to the highest standards.            

POSITION SUMMARY

The Baker Supervisor is assisting the Pastry Head Chef and Shop Manager in supervising the bakers’ team at the shop, starting at 4am daily.

All items are produced and delivered raw from our production site – your role is to supervise the team to bake them to perfection, ensure quality, assist with light sandwich prep, maintain cleanliness, and place orders as needed.

This is a hands-on, independent role ideal for someone who enjoys morning shifts and being trusted with quality control at the final stage of production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Previous experience working in a hospitality environment is required.
• Experience of supervising a team is required.
• To lead by example and ensure that high standards of production are practiced by staff and are maintained.
• Good level of English.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards and assist in training staff on procedures and compliance.
• To ensure that working practices are followed to ensure that food safety law is complied with as set by the company and the governmental departments.
• To comply with the rules and regulations and terms of your employment as set by the company.
• To comply with any reasonable request or instruction as required by your manager, which would form part of your normal working duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)

• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently, to work under deadlines.
• Experience baking in a bakery or pastry shop.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and consistency.
• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Comfortable standing for long shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to be flexible with job demands and open-minded when being asked to complete tasks.
• Able to work early mornings, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business.
• Ability to operate with grace under pressure.
• Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the bakery weighing up to 50 pounds.

EEO STATEMENT 

Maxime’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.