Head Baker
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Long-fermented bread and traditional technique are the heart of a Perth bakery known for hand-made loaves, and it is looking for a Head Baker to run production. The right person enjoys old-school methods and brings out the best in a team.
You would oversee daily bread production, mentor the bakers and uphold the bakery's high standards, while the whole team rotates through each production area. Employer sponsorship opportunities are open to candidates who successfully complete the employment assessment.
A CV for this role should list the breads you bake, the doughs and starters you handle and the people you have led. Make your head baker CV clean and clear with an online builder so the craft comes through.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the artisan bread team each day and hit production targets without compromising premium quality
- Bake sourdough and yeast-based artisan loaves using natural fermentation
- Handle every stage from mixing and fermenting dough to shaping, proofing and oven baking, rotating through all production areas with the team
- Mentor and develop the bakers
- Keep food safety, hygiene and quality assurance standards strict, and keep an eye on ingredient stock and orders
- Plan production schedules and staff rosters, and work with production leaders on smoother workflow and efficiency
- Put forward ideas for seasonal products and bakery innovation while keeping handcrafted goods consistently high in quality
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience in a professional artisan bakery
- Deep knowledge of producing naturally fermented and yeast-based bread
- A history of leading, supervising or mentoring bakery teams
- Excellent understanding of dough hydration, fermentation and artisan baking techniques, with confidence producing wholegrain and specialty breads
- Strong organisational and production planning skills
- Hands-on experience controlling stock and ordering ingredients
- Able to prepare staff rosters and coordinate daily operations
- A creative mindset, interested in product development, with excellent communication and teamwork skills and a commitment to premium handcrafted bakery products
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