Baker

Nostos is looking for a skilled and dependable Baker to join our culinary team. We are building a menu centered around fresh, thoughtfully prepared Mediterranean and Greek-inspired food, and our bread and desserts will be an important part of that experience.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in baking from scratch and can help us develop and consistently produce our house-made breads, fresh pita, and desserts. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with dough, understands the importance of consistency, and wants to be part of creating something special from the ground up.

• Prepare and bake fresh pita and other house-made breads for daily restaurant service
• Mix, portion, proof, shape, and bake dough according to Nostos recipes and standards
• Prepare a variety of house-made desserts and pastries
• Produce Greek and Mediterranean-inspired desserts, including items such as loukoumades, cakes, pastries, and specialty desserts
• Prepare components for desserts, including creams, fillings, sauces, syrups, toppings, and garnishes
• Maintain consistent quality, appearance, portioning, and flavor across all baked items
• Assist with developing and testing new bread and dessert recipes as the Nostos menu evolves
• Plan daily production based on restaurant needs, catering orders, and anticipated volume
• Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate ordering and prep needs to management
• Properly store, label, rotate, and handle ingredients and finished products
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary baking and prep area
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures
• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure products are ready for service on time

The ideal candidate has previous baking, pastry, or professional kitchen experience and is comfortable working independently while also being part of a larger culinary team.

Experience working with yeast doughs, pita, artisan breads, pastries, or desserts is strongly preferred. We are looking for someone who understands that great baking requires patience, precision, consistency, and attention to detail.

Most importantly, we want someone who is excited about helping us create a bread and dessert program that becomes an important part of the Nostos experience.

• Previous professional baking, pastry, or kitchen experience preferred
• Experience preparing bread and working with yeast doughs strongly preferred
• Knowledge of proper proofing, baking temperatures, timing, and dough handling
• Dessert and pastry production experience preferred
• Ability to follow and scale recipes accurately
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to manage production and prioritize multiple tasks
• Dependable, organized, and able to work efficiently
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift ingredients, mixing bowls, trays, and other kitchen supplies

Nostos is a Mediterranean and Greek-inspired restaurant focused on fresh ingredients, traditional flavors, and food made with care. From fresh pita and mezze to grilled meats and house-made desserts, our goal is to create a menu that feels welcoming, memorable, and rooted in the flavors of the Mediterranean.

We are looking for a baker who wants to grow with us and help make fresh bread and house-made desserts a signature part of Nostos.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older