Head Bakery Chef
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Head Bakery Chef leads the bakery team, develops and executes creative recipes, ensures product quality and freshness, manages inventory and cost control, and mentors staff.
About this role
We are seeking a talented and passionate Head Bakery Chef to lead our kitchen team, innovate our menu, and uphold the highest standards of quality.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the bakery team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Develop and execute creative recipes, from breads and pastries to cakes and desserts.
• Maintain consistent product quality, presentation, and freshness.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Train and mentor staff to foster skill development and teamwork.
Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Chef de partie baker, pastry chef, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail and quality.
* Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
The Head Bakery Chef must also be able to handle responsibility and the pressure of meeting deadlines. Rotating Day and Night shift work will be required for this role. Successful applicants should be adaptive to cultural environments, have strong people management skills and management experience in the food service industry with a strong commitment to quality and customer service.
This role requires an energetic, self-motivated person with time management and problem solving skills.
The above jobs require flexible hours which may include shift work, weekends and holidays.
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