Head Baker & Pastry Chef

Mokoko Bakery Ptd Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mokoko Bakery in Nedlands, Perth, WA, seeks an experienced Head Baker & Pastry Chef to lead production, shape menu direction and develop systems for daily operations.

You will mentor the production team, drive quality, consistency and presentation, and collaborate on product development as Mokoko expands to a second location. Immediate start preferred; role suits a hands-on leader with pastry and bread expertise.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pastry Chef or Baker with a minimum of 2 years' professional pastry experience.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality viennoiserie or bread is essential.
• Knowledge of naturally leavened bread production, including focaccia, ciabatta, and sourdough.
• A passion for product development, quality improvement, and menu innovation.
• A genuine desire to mentor, coach, and develop others.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Menu Development
• Drives standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Train and develop the production team.
• Manage production , stock control and food safety standards
• Develop and maintain kitchen systems, documentation, recipes, and operating procedures.
• Foster a culture of pride, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Pastry baking

Bread baking

Mentoring

Job description

New to Nedlands,Mokokospecialises in viennoiserie along with a small production of naturally leavened breads for lunch, everything is made fresh and baked throughout the day from a perfectly laminated croissant to a beautifully crafted focaccia. Just great baking, done properly.

Head Baker & Pastry Chef

New to Nedlands,Mokokospecialises in viennoiserie along with a small production of naturally leavened breads for lunch, everything is made fresh and baked throughout the day from a perfectly laminated croissant to a beautifully crafted focaccia. Just great baking, done properly.

The Role

We are seeking an experiencedHead Baker & Pastry Chefto lead both our production team and product direction. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who not only excels in bakery and or pastry operations, but also knows and understands what lies behind successful product development and deployment. Beyond leading production, the successful candidate will play a key role in defining our menu, product offering, systems, and standards as the business establishes itself and grows.

Reporting directly to thestore manager, this role is responsible for providing leadership and development of the bakery team.

A key focus of the role will be the development of the operational systems that support the overall production of the menu. This includes the usual areas of planning, workflow management, recipe documentation, stock methodologies that ensure the approach is efficient supporting a successful daily routine.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Pastry Chef or Baker with a minimum of2 years' professional pastry experience.

• Demonstrated experience producing high-qualityviennoiserieor bread is essential.

• Knowledge of naturally leavened bread production, includingfocaccia, ciabatta, and sourdough.

• A passion for product development, quality improvement, and menu innovation.

• A genuine desire to mentor, coach, and develop others.

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Development

• Drives standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.

• Train and develop the production team.

• Manage production , stock control and food safety standards

• Develop and maintain kitchen systems, documentation, recipes, and operating procedures.

• Foster a culture of pride, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Mokoko?

New to Perth, we are a business with ambitious plans reflected with asecond location planned for 2027. This role offers the opportunity to become a key part of that journey, taking ownership of both product and people while helping define the next chapter of the brand.

What makes this role unique is the opportunity to contribute meaningfully from the outset. You will have the ability to influence how the business evolves, helping shape the products we become known for, the standards that define us, our operational systems, and the overall customer experience.

We believe in creating opportunities for talented people who care deeply about their craft. We like to keep things simple, classy, and beautiful

Working Hours

• 5 days per week from 5:00am with optional later starts too

• Weekend availability required

• No night shifts

Start Date

Available Immediately