Head Chef (Pastry / Baker)

Job Overview

We are looking for a pastry & baker head chef that can scale artisanal bread-baking & pastries that retains craftsmanship, quality, & accessibility. One who possesses the foresight on capacity optimisation, efficient oven schedules, & methodical planning.

In this role, you are instrumental in leading a young team of bakers & pastry chefs in creating a sustainable dialogue about artisanal bread-baking, comfort & technique-driven baked goods, as well as nurturing our bakers in developing their careers, participate in gearing our bakery from a single-store location to a multi-store brand, & develop processes that allow us to scale without compromising the artisanal qualities of a bakehouse. Of course, having prior experience of working in an artisanal bakery is a must.

More than just a seasoned bakers’ hand, you must also possess a desire for leadership & management - where your craft in baking is only as good as the hands that bake with you. You also aspire to change the industry for the better, paving career opportunities for those whose calling is in baking in this modern age.

You will be reporting directly to the management team.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day pastry & bakery sections.
• Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs
• Responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time delivery/shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with managers and team
• Assist with the recruiting, management, and development of production staff
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to production safety procedures
• Develop KPI’s that track and optimize productivity, standards, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Address employees’ issues or grievances in partnership with HR
• Stay up to date with the latest production management best practices and concepts