Chief Executive Officer

About Bien Cuit

Bien Cuit is a James Beard-nominated bakery located in Brooklyn, specializing in both retail and wholesale handcrafted breads and pastries. The company combines classic and modern baking methods, focusing on fermentation, seasonal local agriculture, and honoring the traditional role of bakeries as community centers. As a rapidly expanding business, Bien Cuit seeks experienced, hands-on professionals particularly within the Food & Beverage sector.

Role Overview

The Chief Executive Officer will lead Bien Cuit, responsible for the company’s overall growth, brand stewardship, and long-term strategic direction. Reporting directly to the board, the CEO must balance the culinary and creative identity of the brand with effective business management and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic vision, operational goals, and growth initiatives for the company.
• Build and guide a high-performance leadership team encompassing culinary, operations, finance, and marketing departments.
• Manage all financial aspects including P&L oversight, budgeting, cash flow, and allocation of capital.
• Establish and nurture relationships with investors, partners, suppliers, and critical stakeholders.
• Assess and pursue expansion opportunities, such as opening new locations, growing wholesale operations, and forging brand partnerships.
• Maintain and advance the brand’s promise of quality, craftsmanship, and hospitality.
• Promote a positive work environment that attracts, develops, and retains outstanding talent across all levels.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• More than 10 years in senior leadership roles, ideally within food & beverage, hospitality, or consumer brand industries.
• Proven success in scaling premium or artisan brands.
• Strong financial expertise with hands-on experience managing profit and loss statements, budgeting, financial analysis, and investor or board interactions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, capable of engaging both frontline teams and executive-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to boost sales performance and develop strategic partnerships or distribution channels.
• Strong background in strategic planning with ability to convert vision into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience leading and cultivating high-performing teams in dynamic and growing organizations, with a focus on employee growth and engagement.
• An entrepreneurial approach and willingness to work in a hands-on manner.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field required; MBA or equivalent executive experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Health insurance and 401k retirement plan.
• Opportunity to participate in equity ownership reflective of experience and contributions.