Artisan Baker/Bread Production - Best Buns - Springfield

Great American Restaurants is a distinguished hospitality group with an award-winning collection that includes 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot strategically located in Northern Virginia and Maryland. This company has built a solid reputation for delivering exceptional dining experiences by offering fantastic cuisine combined with a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. Consistently recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace for over a decade, Great American Restaurants prides itself on maintaining a supportive and engaging work environment. This recognition reflects the dedication, teamwork, and integrity of its employees, who are the backbone of the company’s success and a key reason the establishments deliver memorable guest experiences every day. Great American Restaurants owns and operates a variety of prominent locations such as Patsy’s American, Randy’s Prime Seafood & Steaks, Ozzie’s Good Eats, Jackson’s, Artie’s, Carlyle, Mike’s American, Silverado, Best Buns, Coastal Flats, Sweetwater Tavern, and Stupid Good BBQ. Each venue offers a unique concept yet is unified by the company’s commitment to quality, hospitality, and culinary excellence. The artisan bakeries within the group hold a special place, producing hand-crafted breads and baked goods that complement the high standards set throughout the restaurant collection. The Artisan/Production Baker position is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for the craft of bread making and a desire to work in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. Starting at $17 per hour or more based on experience, this role emphasizes the art of mixing, shaping, and baking artisan breads that are distributed across all Great American Restaurants locations and featured in retail storefronts. Bakers on this team work collaboratively, demonstrating not only craftsmanship and passion but also a high level of integrity and outstanding hospitality. The role entails preparing doughs from scratch, managing fermentation processes, crafting breads with consistent quality and aesthetics, and ensuring all products meet strict standards before reaching customers. This position offers more than just baking; it integrates teamwork, opportunity for personal growth, and a chance to contribute to a company that values its people highly. The collaborative spirit within the bakery team fosters learning and a shared passion for excellent food. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and professional growth. Benefits include a flexible work schedule with both morning and evening shifts, paid training, competitive wages, employee food discounts, health insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan, subject to eligibility. The company’s philosophy, "happy people make happy food," underscores the emphasis on creating a positive work environment where employees can thrive while delivering delicious artisan products to a diverse customer base. Joining Great American Restaurants means becoming part of a community dedicated to hospitality, culinary excellence, and employee satisfaction. This Artisan/Production Baker role offers a dynamic career path in a renowned hospitality group recognized for its commitment to quality, employee engagement, and industry leadership. If you are passionate about artisan baking and want to grow within a supportive and thriving organization, this opportunity is the perfect place to advance your career.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior baking experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible shifts including mornings and evenings
• Capacity to stand for long periods
• Ability to follow safety and hygiene standards
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Strong work ethic