Head Baker
Hospitality · Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
Your day starts with the dough: checking fermentation on the sourdough, getting yeasted loaves shaped and proofed, and keeping the ovens moving while you guide the bakers around you. An established Western Australian artisan bakery wants a Head Baker to run its daily bread production and protect the high standards it is known for.
Bakers here rotate through every production area, so skills keep growing across the team. The role is full-time with a family-friendly 9-day fortnight. Your technical ability and experience are assessed up front, and employer-sponsored opportunities are open to candidates who pass the employment assessment.
Gather proof of your baking experience early so you are ready for that step.
Key Responsibilities
- Run the daily artisan bread production team and hit production targets without dropping premium quality
- Bake naturally fermented sourdough and yeast-based artisan breads
- Take charge of dough preparation, fermentation, shaping, proofing, baking and the ovens
- Help out in every production area as part of the rotating team set-up
- Coach, mentor and develop the bakers
- Keep strict food safety, hygiene and quality assurance practices, and turn out consistently high-quality handcrafted products
- Track ingredient stock, handle ordering, and draw up production schedules and staff rosters
- Work with production leaders on better workflow and efficiency, and bring ideas for seasonal products and new lines
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven work in a professional artisan bakery
- Strong knowledge of naturally fermented and yeast-based bread, including dough hydration, fermentation and artisan techniques
- Confident making wholegrain and specialty breads
- Experience leading, supervising or mentoring bakery teams, and the ability to prepare rosters and coordinate daily operations
- Strong organisation and production planning, plus experience with stock control and ingredient ordering
- A creative streak and interest in developing new products
- Excellent communication and teamwork, and a commitment to premium handcrafted bakery products
- Able to progress through employer-supported international hiring pathways once you successfully complete the employer's assessment process
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp