Head Baker
Hospitality · Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
Are you an artisan baker who loves naturally fermented bread? An established bakery in Western Australia is looking for a Head Baker. This bakery is respected in WA and cares most about craftsmanship, consistency and leadership.
Each day you will run bread production, guide other bakers and keep standards high. Staff rotate through every production area, so the team works together and keeps learning. The full-time role comes with a family-friendly 9-day fortnight.
Candidates first go through an employment assessment of their skills and experience. Those who complete it successfully can access employer-sponsored opportunities and the chance of a long-term career.
Tip: prepare an English-language CV that describes the breads you make and the teams you have led.
Key Responsibilities
- Make naturally fermented sourdough and yeast-based artisan breads
- Look after every stage of the dough: preparation, fermentation, shaping, proofing, baking and oven operations
- Lead and organise the artisan bread team each day
- Hit production targets while keeping quality premium
- Coach, mentor and develop the bakery staff
- Work in all production areas as part of a rotating team
- Follow strict food safety, hygiene and quality assurance practices
- Plan production schedules and staff rosters, check ingredient stock and organise orders
- Work with production leaders to make the workflow smoother and more efficient, and share ideas for seasonal products and new bakery items
- Turn out high-quality handcrafted bakery products every time
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven work history in a professional artisan bakery
- Strong knowledge of producing naturally fermented and yeast-based breads, plus an excellent grasp of dough hydration, fermentation and artisan baking techniques
- Experience leading, supervising or mentoring teams of bakers
- Confident making wholegrain and specialty breads
- Strong skills in organising and planning production
- Experience with stock control and ordering ingredients, and the ability to prepare staff rosters and coordinate daily operations
- A creative mind and an interest in developing new products
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to making premium handcrafted bakery products
- The ability to progress through employer-supported international hiring pathways after you successfully complete the employer's assessment process
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