Head Baker

About the role

The Head Baker is responsible for overseeing all bakery production operations, ensuring the consistent quality, freshness, and presentation of all baked products. This role leads the bakery team in planning daily production, developing recipes, maintaining food safety standards, controlling inventory and costs, and ensuring efficient operations. The Head Baker plays a key role in product innovation while maintaining the brand's quality standards and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily bakery production to meet operational demands.
• Ensure all baked goods are prepared according to standardized recipes and quality specifications.
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, appearance, and portion sizes.
• Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and finished products.
• Monitor product freshness and ensure proper storage and handling procedures.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor bakers and bakery assistants.
• Develop work schedules and assign daily production tasks.
• Train team members on baking techniques, equipment operation, and food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels of bakery ingredients and supplies and forecast production requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations.

About you

• Graduate of Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional baking experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of artisan bread, pastries, cakes, desserts, and bakery production.
• Thorough understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management, production planning, and cost control.
• Creative mindset with a passion for product innovation and continuous improvement.