Head Baker | Amano Bakery Auckland, NZ

Savor is a New Zelaand-based, fast paced and dynamic business that stays true to its entrepreneurial roots. We create world class dining experiences across some of Auckland’s leading restaurants, while driving growth across the Group and returns for shareholders along the way.

The Venue
Amano Bakery, part of Amano in Auckland's Britomart in the heart of the CBD, is a bakery that uses authentic, artisanal baking techniques from Europe and showcases them using NZ grains. Each loaf is handcrafted, made fresh every day. Hence, Amano - Inspired by the Italian phrase "by hand". Our emphasis is on sustainable, seasonal, locally-sourced food. Sourdoughs, ciabattas and miche loaves sit alongside pastries, tarts, slices and large seasonal cakes. And lunch at Amano Bakery includes traditional Italian pizza. Seasonal ingredients, long fermented by the slice, hot out of the oven.

The Opportunity
We have a unique opportunity for an accomplished Head Baker or Pastry Chef to join our busy artisanal bakery!
Ideally as a Head Baker, you will have at least 2 years experience in a comparable role, be competent in hand molding and traditional techniques and have an understanding of French and Italian bread products. You will also have the flexibility to work weekends and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests.
  
In this role you will be responsible for:

• Day to day operations of the bakery at all times
• The quality execution of all bakery offerings at all times
• Effective people practices including, but not limited to; recruitment, onboarding, development, and performance management
• Development (in consultation with the executive chef and production manager), implementation and compliance of all relevant processes, procedures and workflows

The Benefits

• Competitive pay aligned with your contributions
• Everyday Discounts at all of our venues
• Dynamic Discounts for generous savings, updated regularly throughout the year
• Extra day of leave per year
• Anniversary Voucher, redeemable at all our venues
• Complimentary staff meal daily
• Training and growth opportunities
• Positive and supportive team environment

When you join Savor Group you are joining a company that values you. From the moment you become part of the Savor team we are invested in developing and nurturing you, making sure your work is fulfilling, that you are proud of what you do and where you work.