Head Baker

Hospitality · Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

For a skilled artisan baker, the step up to Head Baker is about leadership as much as technique. This full-time role with a respected Western Australian bakery offers exactly that: overseeing daily bread production, mentoring fellow bakers and upholding exceptional standards built on craftsmanship and consistency.

The team rotates across every production area, which keeps skills developing over time. Work is structured as a family-friendly 9-day fortnight, giving a sustainable rhythm for a long-term career with one of WA's established artisan bakeries.

Because candidates' technical ability and experience are assessed before arrival, employers can hire with confidence. Those who successfully complete the employment assessment can access employer-sponsored opportunities. Experienced bakers from India and elsewhere are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Uphold rigorous standards of food safety, hygiene and quality assurance
Direct and coordinate the artisan bread production team each day, meeting output targets while protecting premium quality
Craft naturally fermented sourdough and yeast-based artisan breads
Oversee the full process of dough preparation, fermentation, shaping, proofing, baking and oven operation
Contribute across every bakery production area within a rotating team model
Build the capability of bakery staff through coaching and mentoring
Manage ingredient inventory, coordinate purchasing and prepare production schedules and staff rosters
Collaborate with production leaders on workflow and efficiency improvements
Drive bakery innovation by proposing seasonal product ideas
Ensure every handcrafted bakery product meets a consistently high quality bar

Requirements & Eligibility

Demonstrated experience in a professional artisan bakery, with strong knowledge of naturally fermented and yeast-based bread production
Excellent technical understanding of dough hydration, fermentation and artisan baking techniques
Confidence in producing wholegrain and specialty breads
Experience in leading, supervising or mentoring bakery teams
Strong organisational and production planning skills, backed by experience managing stock control and ingredient ordering
Capability to prepare staff rosters and coordinate day-to-day operations
A creative, product-development mindset together with excellent communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to premium, handcrafted bakery output
Ability to advance through employer-supported international hiring pathways following successful completion of the employer's assessment process

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