Head Baker – Production Kitchen
Growing Cafe Group
We are a fast-growing, community-driven hospitality brand with an expanding network of cafés. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Baker to be part of our production kitchen and elevate our baked offering across the group.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven baker to take ownership of a diverse product range, including artisan breads, pastries, croissants, and other signature items supplied to our cafés.
About the Role
As Head Baker, your co responsibilities will for overseeing the end-to-end production process, ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation across all baked goods. You will co-lead a team in a fast-paced production setting while maintaining a strong focus on traditional baking techniques and modern creativity.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-lead and manage daily production within the central kitchen
- Develop and refine product lines including breads, pastries, and croissants
- Ensure consistency, quality control, and presentation standards across all products
- Drive innovation and bring creative, fun ideas to the product range
- Manage production schedules, forecasting, and output to meet café demand
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
- Train, mentor,
and develop the baking team
- Monitor stock levels, ordering, and wastage control
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a Head Baker or senior baking role within a production environment
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with traditional bread-making techniques
- A creative mindset with a passion for developing new and exciting products
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team
- Highly motivated, organised, and process-driven
- Strong understanding of large-scale production and consistency control
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a rapidly growing brand with real career progression opportunities
- Lead and shape a central production kitchen
- Creative freedom to influence and innovate product offerings
- Supportive and energetic team culture
If you’re a passionate baker ready to take the next step and make your mark, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume to
[email protected] Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Salary packaging
Work Location: In person
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