Senior Pastry Chef / Pastry Supervisor
Big Loaf is an artisan bakery producing at scale.
We combine traditional methods and craftsmanship with the systems needed for high-volume production.
We source ingredients from across Western Australia and are guided by a simple mission:to shape a world where people eat better.
We value quality over convenience, second-hand over new, and things built to last.
Our products are handmade, our mixers are older than we are, and we're always chasing the perfect loaf, pastry, pie and cake—even though we know we'll never quite get there.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Pastry Chef or Pastry Supervisor to lead our pastry department.
This is a hands-on leadership role.
You'll work alongside the team producing pastries, pies, cakes, desserts and seasonal products while developing people, improving systems and maintaining consistently high standards.
What you'll be doing
Production
Leading the day-to-day pastry operation
Producing high-quality pastries, cakes, desserts and savoury products
Coordinating production flow and daily priorities
Maintaining consistent quality, presentation and execution
Ensuring food-safety and workplace-safety standards are followed
Leadership
Coaching and developing pastry team members
Training new employees and building capability across the department
Providing clear feedback and holding the team accountable to agreed standards
Creating a positive, supportive and high-performing team culture
Leading by example on the production floor
Continuous improvement
Developing and refining recipes and products
Improving workflows, systems and department organisation
Maintaining recipes, specifications,



procedures and training materials
Finding practical ways to improve quality, consistency and efficiency
Planning and administration
Coordinating rosters and labour requirements
Managing production planning and forecasting
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and team development
Working with our Operations and People teams on performance, recognition and development
What success looks like
After 12 months:
The pastry team is stable, capable and engaged
Expectations are clear, documented and consistently achieved
Training systems are established and actively used
Product quality and consistency continue to improve
The department runs smoothly whether you're on shift or not
About you
You'll be a good fit if you:
Have strong commercial pastry-production experience
Have experience leading or supervising a team
Enjoy coaching people and helping them improve
Are organised, practical and systems-focused
Take genuine pride in quality and consistency
Look for ways to improve rather than accepting the status quo
Can provide clear feedback and handle difficult conversations respectfully
Are comfortable balancing hands-on production with leadership responsibilities
You'll probably enjoy this role if you get as much satisfaction from building a great team as you do from producing outstanding food.
What we offer
A hands-on leadership role with genuine influence
The opportunity to develop products, people and production systems
A supportive team that takes quality seriously
Staff discounts across our venues
Opportunities to grow with the business
Location:O'Connor, WA
Employment type:Full-Time
Typical schedule:Sunday - Wednesday
Salary:$75,000-$90,000

📌 Senior Pastry Chef / Pastry Supervisor (Western Australia)
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📍 Western Australia