HEAD BAKER

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Baker to lead our bakery and pastry production team. The successful candidate will oversee daily production operations, maintain product quality and consistency, develop new bakery and pastry products, and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery and pastry production to ensure timely delivery, consistent quality, and adherence to production schedules.
• Lead, supervise, and train bakers, pastry chefs, and production assistants.
• Plan production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and business requirements.
• Develop new bakery and pastry products, improve existing recipes, and introduce innovative products to meet market trends.
• Standardise recipes, portion sizes, production methods, and product presentation.
• Monitor raw material usage, inventory levels, wastage, and production costs to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure all products meet the company's standards for taste, texture, appearance, freshness, and quality.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, quality assurance, sales, and outlet teams to ensure smooth production operations.
• Monitor equipment condition and coordinate maintenance when necessary.
• Identify production issues and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce wastage.
• Prepare production reports, monitor team performance, and recommend improvements to management.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, labelling, and shelf-life control of raw materials and finished products.

Job Requirements

• Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Baking, Pastry, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in bakery and pastry production, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of bread, cakes, pastries, desserts, and large-scale bakery production.
• Proven ability to lead a production team and manage daily production schedules.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, quality control, and inventory management.
• Experience in recipe standardisation, product development, cost control, and wastage reduction.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced production environment.