Job Description

Job Title: Head Baker

Department: Bakery Production

Reports to: Production Head / Managing Director

Key Responsibilities:

Production Leadership

Oversee and manage the daily production of bread, viennoiserie, and pastries, ensuring quality and efficiency. Recipe Standardization & Quality Control Maintain consistency in texture, flavor, and presentation across all products while continuously refining and improving recipes.

Process Optimization & Workflow Management

Implement and streamline baking schedules, production processes, and inventory controls to enhance efficiency.

Team Management & Training

Lead and mentor a team of bakers, pastry chefs, and production staff, fostering a culture of excellence, discipline, and innovation.

Product Development & Innovation

Collaborate with the R&D and culinary teams to create new product lines, seasonal offerings, and signature baked goods.

Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene regulations, and HACCP standards, maintaining the highest quality standards.

Equipment & Facility Oversight

Ensure all baking equipment, ovens, and production tools are maintained and optimized for efficiency.

Inventory & Cost Management

Oversee the procurement of raw materials, monitor ingredient usage, reduce waste, and maintain cost-effective production.

Collaboration with Other Departments

Work closely with patisserie, and culinary Heads, ensuring smooth coordination across all production lines.

KEY REQUIREMENTS / CANDIDATE PROFILE:

5+ years of professional experience in bakery production, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a high-volume central kitchen, artisan bakery, or patisserie. Mastery of bread fermentation, sourdough, viennoiserie lamination, and pastry production techniques. Strong understanding of dough hydration, fermentation processes, and ingredient interactions. Proven ability to scale up production, ensuring high output while maintaining artisanal quality. Experience in leading, mentoring, and managing diverse bakery teams. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP compliance, and best practices. Ability to analyze production data, manage costs, and optimize ingredient usage. Tech-savvy with proficiency in Excel, inventory management systems, and ERP software for production tracking and planning. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Passion for baking, innovation, and maintaining exceptional quality standards in every product.
Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

bakery production: 5 years (Required) * leadership role within a high-volume central kitchen: 2 years (Required)