Austin Pedro

Accomplished bakery leader with a proven history of earning increased responsibility through exceptional performance, technical expertise, and leadership. Promoted four times within Stick Boy Bread Company—from Front of House Team Member to Head Baker—while developing advanced skills in artisan bread production, production planning, quality assurance, and team development. Known for mentoring employees, driving operational efficiency, maintaining uncompromising food safety standards, and delivering exceptional artisan breads and pastries in a fast-paced, high-volume bakery.

Trusted to lead daily production while helping increase productivity and seasonal revenue during peak holiday operations.

Head Baker at Stick Boy Bread Company (2025-10 – Present)

Provide leadership for daily bakery operations while ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and efficiency in a high-volume artisan bakery.

• Lead daily production of artisan breads, pastries and cakes while consistently meeting production goals.
• Supervise workflow and maintain quality standards throughout every stage of production.
• Train, mentor, and develop bakery employees, strengthening technical skills and operational consistency.
• Helped improve productivity and contributed to increased holiday revenue through efficient planning and teamwork.
• Monitor dough development, fermentation, proofing, baking, and presentation to ensure premium product quality.
• Assist with inventory management, invoicing, production scheduling, and operational planning.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.

Head Prep Baker at Stick Boy Bread Company (2023-01 – 2025-09)

• Coordinated ingredient preparation for daily production.
• Improved workflow efficiency to support increasing production demands.
• Maintained exceptional organization while ensuring consistency across all bakery products.

Bread Baker at Stick Boy Bread Company (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Produced artisan breads using traditional fermentation and baking techniques.
• Maintained consistent quality while working in a fast-paced production environment.

Front of House Team Member at Stick Boy Bread Company (2020-01 – 2022-12)

• Delivered outstanding customer service while learning every aspect of bakery operations.
• Developed a strong understanding of production processes before transitioning into baking.

Shift Lead / Barista at Sir Walter Coffee & Kitchen

Lead Barista at Common Grounds

Line Cook / Salad Prep at Fidelity Investments

Barista at Starbucks

High School Diploma – Cary High School

Coursework in Graphic Arts – Wake Technical Community College

Certification in Espresso Lab – Counter Culture Coffee