Head Baker

Head Baker

Job Description :

Responsible for overseeing all bakery production operations, including product development, production quality, and kitchen team management to ensure company standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and supervise all bakery production processes, including bread, pastries, and desserts.
• Develop and create new menu items (R&D) based on business needs and market trends.
• Ensure product quality, consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Develop and maintain standardized recipes and production SOPs.
• Monitor raw material usage and optimize food cost efficiency.
• Calculate and manage product costing (Cost of Goods Sold/COGS).
• Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate the performance of the bakery team.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with the Operations and Management teams to support production requirements.

Qualifications :

• Minimum High School/Vocational High School (Culinary Arts) graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the bakery industry, with experience in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong expertise in producing bread, pastries, and desserts.
• Proven experience in product development (R&D) and recipe standardization.
• Good understanding of food cost, COGS calculation, and inventory control.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.

Skills: Food Decoration, Baking, Home Cooking