Head Baker

Join a well-established artisan bakery in Western Australia that is passionate about producing premium handcrafted breads using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Head Baker who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys working with naturally fermented doughs, wholegrain flours, and modern artisan baking methods.

You will oversee the daily bread production while leading and developing a skilled bakery team. Bakers rotate across all production areas, providing a varied and collaborative working environment. This full-time position also offers a flexible roster with a 9-day fortnight.

• Lead and supervise the daily bread production team
• Manage production schedules to ensure consistent product quality
• Prepare naturally leavened and yeast-based artisan breads
• Oversee dough mixing, bench work, shaping, proofing, baking, and oven operations
• Rotate across all bakery production sections as required
• Train, mentor, and support bakery staff
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards
• Manage ingredient stock levels and place orders
• Prepare staff rosters and coordinate daily workflow
• Collaborate with other production section leaders
• Contribute new product ideas and continuous process improvements
• Ensure products consistently meet quality and presentation standards

• Proven experience working as a Baker in a reputable artisan bakery
• Previous leadership or team management experience, or a strong desire to lead a team
• Excellent knowledge of artisan bread production and fermentation techniques
• Experience producing naturally leavened and yeast-based breads
• Strong understanding of dough hydration, fermentation, and wholegrain baking
• Ability to train and mentor team members
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with stock control and ordering
• Ability to prepare and manage staff rosters
• Creative approach to artisan baking and product development
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to producing high-quality handcrafted bakery products

Eligible to obtain employer sponsorship.