About the role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Baker to lead our team of 5–8 bakers in a busy wholesale bakery. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled baker with strong leadership abilities, extensive wholesale production experience, and a solid understanding of sourdough. You will play a key role in overseeing daily production, maintaining consistently high product quality, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the bakery.

Key responsibilities

- Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of 5–8 bakers in daily wholesale production.

- Oversee the production of a range of breads and baked goods, with a robust focus on sourdough.

- Manage production schedules to meet wholesale orders, deadlines, and quality standards.

- Ensure consistency in product quality, flavour, texture, and presentation.

- Apply strong technical knowledge of sourdough fermentation, dough handling, shaping, and baking.

- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and workplace safety.

- Train and support team members, sharing knowledge and developing baking skills.

- Monitor ingredient usage, minimise waste, and maintain efficient production processes.





- Work closely with management to improve workflow, productivity, and product quality.

About you

- At least 5 years of professional baking experience, ideally in a wholesale or high-volume production bakery.

- Strong knowledge and practical experience in sourdough baking.

- Proven experience leading or supervising a team of bakers.

- A thorough understanding of dough mixing, fermentation, shaping, proofing, and baking techniques.

- The ability to organise production, manage time effectively, and meet tight deadlines.

- A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for quality baking.

- Excellent communication skills and a hands-on approach to leadership.

- The ability to work independently while building a positive and productive team setting.

Benefits

- Daytime working hours: 6:00 am – 3:00 pm.

- A leadership role in a professional wholesale bakery.

- The opportunity to lead and develop a team of skilled bakers.

- A supportive working environment focused on quality and consistency.

- An opportunity to contribute ideas and improve production processes.

📌 Senior baker (Nedlands)
🏢 Makers In Common
📍 Nedlands