Bakery Training Specialist

Reports to: Director of Training and Development

With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Paris Baguette’s mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.

At Paris Baguette, we serve up graciousness and are happy to put the needs of others first. We are attentive and accommodating to our guests and to each other. We mix in a little love, comfort and compassion into our work every step of the way. We work diligently with a dedication to quality at our core, taking ownership of our actions and decisions. We hold ourselves accountable to our word. We face challenges head on, and when the bar is set high, we have the conviction to clear it with confidence.

If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

We are seeking a Bakery Training Specialist to be responsible for supporting the training and coaching of our Baker and Caker Trainees. This candidate will be responsible for the effective training of all Bakers and Cakers, following Paris Baguette protocols and standardized trainings. Our ideal candidate will help to achieve our mission of bringing expertly crafted baked goods to our guests by providing quality training to our baker and caker teams.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate training for new and existing bakers and cakers through Paris Baguette’s structured training program, by familiarizing trainees with all baking and caking processes and procedures.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine the type of training and content needed by attendee, to deliver measurable results.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring for both newly hired and existing Bakers and Cakers after they complete training programs.
• Create and ensure execution of training plans and initiatives for existing Bakers and Cakers who need ongoing development.
• Collaborate with Operations and Café Production teams to determine identify performance gaps in order to develop and execute the training needed to bridge those gaps.
• Ensure that the methods and materials used for training are consistent, on brand and aligned to overall company strategies, and executed in a cost-effective, fun and motivational way.
• Make recommendations to Training and Development leadership regarding opportunities to evolve training and ensure our programs have impact.  
• Collate and report on training metrics that regularly measure the effectiveness of our training programs.
• Understand and adhere to training budgets.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Culinary or Training Degree required.
• 3-5 years bakery industry experience.
• 2-4 years of training and development experience.
• Ability to facilitate effectively.
• Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged trainer who has a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment.
• Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide construction feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high performance standards.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.
• Love of travel! Ability to commute to all current Corporate and Franchise locations, as well as proposed openings.

SWEET BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Free Cake for your Birthday
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid time off, paid Holidays
• High Performance Culture

Reports to: Director of Training and Development

With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Paris Baguette’s mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.

At Paris Baguette, we serve up graciousness and are happy to put the needs of others first. We are attentive and accommodating to our guests and to each other. We mix in a little love, comfort and compassion into our work every step of the way. We work diligently with a dedication to quality at our core, taking ownership of our actions and decisions. We hold ourselves accountable to our word. We face challenges head on, and when the bar is set high, we have the conviction to clear it with confidence.

If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

We are seeking a Bakery Training Specialist to be responsible for supporting the training and coaching of our Baker and Caker Trainees. This candidate will be responsible for the effective training of all Bakers and Cakers, following Paris Baguette protocols and standardized trainings. Our ideal candidate will help to achieve our mission of bringing expertly crafted baked goods to our guests by providing quality training to our baker and caker teams.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate training for new and existing bakers and cakers through Paris Baguette’s structured training program, by familiarizing trainees with all baking and caking processes and procedures.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine the type of training and content needed by attendee, to deliver measurable results.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring for both newly hired and existing Bakers and Cakers after they complete training programs.
• Create and ensure execution of training plans and initiatives for existing Bakers and Cakers who need ongoing development.
• Collaborate with Operations and Café Production teams to determine identify performance gaps in order to develop and execute the training needed to bridge those gaps.
• Ensure that the methods and materials used for training are consistent, on brand and aligned to overall company strategies, and executed in a cost-effective, fun and motivational way.
• Make recommendations to Training and Development leadership regarding opportunities to evolve training and ensure our programs have impact.  
• Collate and report on training metrics that regularly measure the effectiveness of our training programs.
• Understand and adhere to training budgets.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Culinary or Training Degree required.
• 3-5 years bakery industry experience.
• 2-4 years of training and development experience.
• Ability to facilitate effectively.
• Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged trainer who has a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment.
• Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide construction feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high performance standards.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.
• Love of travel! Ability to commute to all current Corporate and Franchise locations, as well as proposed openings.

SWEET BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Free Cake for your Birthday
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid time off, paid Holidays
• High Performance Culture