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 recent 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

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 great 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

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📌 Senior Pastry Chef / Pastry Supervisor (Western Australia)
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