Head Baker

Hospitality · Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

An artisan bakery in Western Australia needs a Head Baker who can lead from the front. The business is established, well respected in WA, and puts craftsmanship, consistency and leadership at the centre of everything it bakes.

Full-time employment on a family-friendly 9-day fortnight
Daily oversight of bread production and mentoring of fellow bakers
A rotating team set-up that covers all production areas
Employer-sponsored opportunities for candidates who successfully complete the employment assessment

Applicants have their technical ability and experience assessed upfront, so the employer knows what you can do before you land. Keep this in mind: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Plan production schedules and staff rosters, keep an eye on ingredient stock and coordinate ordering
Run the daily artisan bread production team and make sure output targets are met to a premium standard
Make naturally fermented sourdough and yeast-based artisan breads, overseeing dough preparation, fermentation, shaping, proofing, baking and oven work
Train, coach and develop bakery staff
Cover all production areas within a rotating team structure
Enforce strict food safety, hygiene and quality assurance procedures
Liaise with production leaders to lift workflow and efficiency
Bring forward ideas for seasonal lines and bakery innovation
Produce handcrafted bakery goods to a consistently high standard

Requirements & Eligibility

You have supervised, led or mentored bakery teams before
A proven track record inside a professional artisan bakery
In-depth knowledge of yeast-based and naturally fermented bread production
Excellent command of dough hydration, fermentation and artisan baking methods
Confident turning out specialty and wholegrain breads
Strong production planning and organisational ability
Experience managing ingredient ordering and stock control
Able to put together staff rosters and coordinate the day's operations
Creative thinking, an interest in product development, and excellent teamwork and communication skills
Commitment to premium handcrafted bakery products
Ability to progress through employer-supported international hiring pathways after you successfully complete the employer's assessment process

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