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Lead the bake on a beautiful Pacific Northwest island

Posted: Aug 19, 2026

Head Baker

Fine Mess Bakery

Lopez Island, Washington

Wages/Pay
$25.00 - $30.00 / hour
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
Oct 01, 2026

FIne Mess Bakery sits in the center of town on a small, rural island in the gorgeous Salish Sea. In the fall it's crisp and cool as an apple. Winter is quiet, cold, and rainy; not gonna lie -- it's not everyone's cup of tea! -- but if you like Spanish moss and quiet walks in the woods, you might love it. In spring, all  the baby animals (foals, lambs, calves, chicks!) jump around in the bright green fields. And summer -- summer is as perfect as summer gets. 

 We're looking for a head baker to lead our team through the seasons -- the quieter fall and winter, the busier spring, and the very busy summer. Together with our bakery manager (who will handle things like staffing, maintenance, and inventory), you'll manage the bake schedule, train and manage the baking staff, and help decide what kind of pasty and baked goods will be served. 

To be successful in this role, you should enjoy leading a team and be able to communicate and teach others with kindness and respect. You should have great time management skills, organizational skills, customer service skills, and of course a deep knowledge of baking. Experience with laminated doughs and breads preferred.

How to Apply

Please write to us and tell us a little bit about your availability and experience. Please also attach a resume with references. 

Contact Info

Fine Mess Bakery

Baking is a mess of fine things—and out of this mess, we make something delicious! We are a small shop located on a small and magical island. We make several breads, plus yeasted cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit scones, savory biscuits, cookies, brownies, croissants, and other pastries—including many gluten-free options.

Location
Washington
Season
Summer
Staff size
10
Housing
Employer housing is not available, but resources are provided to help staff find housing in our area.
Housing details
We can help with housing outreach. For intrepid bakers, a yurt-tent and outhouse is available at no cost but there is no water or electricity (free showers are available in town).
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good
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