Head Baker - Artisan Gluten-Free Sourdough

The Save Group Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 40%

Pantry discount 10%

Free coffee

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Sourdough training

Five-day week

Job summary

Itera Bakery in Brunswick is seeking an experienced Head Baker to lead our gluten-free artisan team, own daily production and maintain the high standards at the heart of what we do. This is a hands-on leadership role; you will train and develop bakers, coordinate workflow, and ensure every product leaving the bakery meets our quality and presentation standards.

You will be trained in our proprietary gluten-free sourdough method, giving you the opportunity to bring your existing baking and

Qualifications

• Certificate or equivalent recognised bakery qualification.
• Experience as a Head Baker or senior roles.
• Strong understanding of sourdough baking processes.
• Ability to organise production and lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and support the bakery team
• Coordinate daily production schedules and workflow
• Work hands-on in production while maintaining quality and presentation
• Manage production quantities, stock levels and ordering
• Train and develop team members while continuously improving bakery processes

Skills

Sourdough baking

Team leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Education

Certificate in Baking

Job description

Head Baker - Artisan Gluten-Free Sourdough

We are looking for an experienced Head Baker to lead our small bakery team, take ownership of daily production and maintain the quality and consistency at the heart of what we do.

This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role. You will work alongside your team throughout production while coordinating workflow, supporting and developing our bakers, and ensuring every product leaving the bakery meets our standards.

You will also be trained in our unique proprietary gluten-free sourdough method, giving you the opportunity to bring your existing baking and sourdough expertise into a specialised artisan environment.

Key responsibilities

Lead, organise and support the bakery team

Coordinate daily production schedules and workflow

Work hands-on in production while maintaining quality and presentation

Manage production quantities, stock levels and ordering

Train and develop team members while continuously improving bakery processes

About you

A Certificate in Baking, trade qualification or equivalent recognised bakery qualification

Experience as a Head Baker, Senior Baker, Bakery Supervisor or similar

A sound understanding of sourdough baking processes

The ability to organise production and confidently lead a small team

Strong standards across quality, consistency, food safety and presentation

About us

Itera Bakery is a dedicated gluten-free artisan bakery in the heart of Brunswick, specialising in naturally fermented bread, pastries and baked goods. Everything is made in our dedicated gluten-free bakery using carefully developed blends of naturally gluten-free flours, starches and specialty grains. We are passionate about producing genuinely great baked goods and challenging expectations of what gluten-free baking can be.

$80,000-$85,000 + superannuation

Full-time, five-day working week

Training in our unique proprietary gluten-free sourdough method

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40% staff discount, including when visiting with family

10% discount on pantry items

Free coffee

A collaborative and respectful workplace