Senior Artisan Bakery Lead: Sourdough & Laminated Doughs

7 Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

7 Management in Dubai seeks an experienced bakery lead to oversee all breads, viennoiserie, and baked goods across venues. You will ensure quality, consistency, and brand standards while producing within cost and hygiene requirements.

You will manage daily production, collaborate with the Head Chef on product development, and supervise a small team across early shifts, maintaining FIFO stock and strict allergen controls in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Baking, Bakery Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• 3–5 years in bakery production, with 1–2 years in a senior baker or bakery supervisor role.
• Knowledge of sourdough, laminated doughs, large-batch production.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and allergen controls.
• Ability to lead a small team during early-morning shifts and peak events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run daily bakery production for artisan breads, sourdough, laminated doughs, rolls, and baked goods.
• Develop and refine bread and bakery offerings with Head Chef, document recipes and production specs.
• Inspect and taste all bakery output for quality, adjust formulas as needed to maintain consistency.
• Lead bakers and junior staff, manage stock, FIFO, and monitor food cost and wastage.
• Maintain HACCP compliance, proper labeling, temperature control, and allergen controls.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Diploma or certificate in Baking / Bakery Arts / Culinary Arts

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

7 Management in Dubai seeks an experienced bakery lead to oversee all breads, viennoiserie, and baked goods across venues. You will ensure quality, consistency, and brand standards while producing within cost and hygiene requirements.

You will manage daily production, collaborate with the Head Chef on product development, and supervise a small team across early shifts, maintaining FIFO stock and strict allergen controls in a fast-paced hospitality setting.