Senior Bakery Chef

Location: Sunway Square Mall, KL

Job Summary:
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Bakery Chef to assist Baker Head to lead daily bread production at Gokoku Bakery. You will specialize in high-quality Japanese-style breads, ensuring consistency, freshness, and excellence in every product. Lead daily production, ensure product quality and consistency, supervise junior bakers, maintain food safety standards and minimise production waste.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake a wide variety of Japanese breads (e.g. shokupan, melon pan, anpan)
• Follow standardized recipes while maintaining product quality and consistency
• Oversee dough preparation, fermentation, shaping, and baking processes
• Ensure proper food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards at all times
• Monitor ingredient inventory and minimize wastage
• Train and guide junior bakery staff
• Collaborate with management on new product development and seasonal items
• Maintain equipment and report any maintenance issues

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a baker or bakery chef (Japanese bakery experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of bread-making techniques and fermentation processes
• Ability to work early shifts, weekends, and public holidays
• Team player with good communication skills
• Passion for baking and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in high-volume bakery operations
• Knowledge of Japanese baking techniques
• Basic supervisory or leadership experience