Head Baker
Hospitality · Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
An established Western Australian bakery that prizes craftsmanship, consistency and leadership is seeking a Head Baker for its artisan operation in Perth. Candidates are verified and have their technical ability and experience assessed in advance, so the employer can hire with confidence before you arrive.
You will direct daily bread production, mentor fellow bakers and protect the high standards the business is known for. Everyone rotates through each production area, which keeps skills growing across the team. The full-time role runs on a family-friendly 9-day fortnight, and employer-sponsored opportunities are available to those who successfully complete the employment assessment.
For artisan bakers with a passion for naturally fermented breads and traditional techniques, this is a considered move toward a long-term career in WA.
Key Responsibilities
- Head up the artisan bread team each day, coordinating the crew so production targets are hit without compromising premium quality
- Craft naturally fermented sourdough alongside yeast-based artisan loaves
- Take charge of mixing and dough preparation, fermentation, shaping, proofing, baking and all oven work
- Rotate through and support every production area of the bakery
- Coach, mentor and develop the bakery staff
- Enforce strict food safety, hygiene and quality assurance practices, ensuring each handcrafted product leaves the bakery at a consistently high standard
- Track ingredient inventory, arrange ordering, and draw up production schedules and staff rosters
- Partner with production leaders on workflow and efficiency, and put forward ideas for seasonal products and bakery innovation
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience in a professional artisan bakery, including leading, supervising or mentoring bakery teams
- Strong knowledge of naturally fermented and yeast-based bread production, with confidence turning out wholegrain and specialty breads
- Excellent understanding of dough hydration, fermentation and artisan baking techniques
- Experience managing stock control and ingredient ordering, backed by strong organisational and production planning skills
- Ability to put together staff rosters and coordinate the day's operations
- A creative mindset with an interest in product development, plus excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to premium handcrafted bakery products
- The ability to progress through employer-supported international hiring pathways once you have successfully completed the employer's assessment process
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