Head Baker
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Sourdough that rises right and a bakery team that pulls together are the heart of this Head Baker role in Perth. An established Western Australian bakery known for craftsmanship and consistency wants someone who loves naturally fermented breads and traditional methods.
You will run daily bread production, mentor the other bakers and protect the standards the bakery has built. Everyone on the team rotates through all production areas, so you will know every part of the operation. Employer-sponsored opportunities are available for candidates who successfully complete the employment assessment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the artisan bread team every day, hitting production targets without dropping quality
- Bake naturally fermented sourdough and yeast-based artisan breads
- Oversee dough preparation, fermentation, shaping, proofing, baking and the ovens
- Work across all production areas as part of a rotating team
- Coach, mentor and grow the bakery staff
- Keep food safety, hygiene and quality assurance strict
- Track ingredient stock, place orders and prepare production schedules and rosters
- Work with production leaders to improve workflow and efficiency, and suggest seasonal products and new ideas
- Turn out handcrafted bakery products of consistently high quality
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience in a professional artisan bakery
- Strong knowledge of naturally fermented and yeast-based bread production, including dough hydration, fermentation and artisan baking techniques
- Experience leading, supervising or mentoring a bakery team
- Confident producing wholegrain and specialty breads
- Strong organisation and production planning skills
- Experience with stock control, ingredient ordering and staff rosters, and the ability to coordinate daily operations
- A creative mind and an interest in product development
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to premium handcrafted bakery products
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