04/27/2026
Two weeks ago, Kiki, after four years, beginning as a dishwasher, then becoming a beast of a line-cook, and finally head baker, had her last day-shift with us. We were so sad to see her go that we created a evening baking shift just so we could keep her on the team 💕 A true one-of-a-kind, there is no one quite like her or anyone who could ever replace her 👑 It has been an honor to experience Kiki’s dedication to Dough Mama and commitment to her coworkers. Always ready to cover for someone, help in any way she could, or step into a completely new role at barely a day’s notice, Kiki was always game to support the team. Invariably the leader of the welcome wagon, she befriended everyone on their first day, immediately making them feel like part of the family with her warmth, and hilarious quick wit. If you had a shift with her, you knew it was going to be a blast because no matter what the vibe, be it unbearably slow or impossibly busy, she was makin’ jokes and keeping everyone laughing 😹🙌 We are so grateful that despite her busy schedule serving up gelato, getting jacked at the gym, and trying out adventurous recipes on the daily, she has stayed on as a part-timer 🥰 Without her banging out biscuits and leaving us insane cartoon messages twice a week, Dough Mama would be a lot less fun, and generally less palatable in every sense of the word. A talented baker, amazing artist, incredibly hard worker, a gentle and sensitive but wild and expansive spirit 🦄, to know you is to love you, , and we wish you all the luck and good fortune we know life has in store for you! 😘💪🤡