Head Baker & Pastry Lead — Menu & Production

The Glen Hotel Pty; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mokoko, a neighbourhood bakery in Nedlands, WA, seeks an experienced Head Baker & Pastry Chef to lead production and shape the menu. You will manage the bakery and production kitchen, own operations, documentation, and day-to-day management, ensuring consistency and efficiency as the business grows.

You’ll develop the menu strategy across classics and signature items, oversee a team of 4–6, plan production, and foster discipline and pride while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pastry Chef with 4+ years’ pastry experience.
• Strong knowledge of naturally leavened bread production (focaccia, ciabatta, sourdough).
• Proven experience leading and developing teams of 4–6 members.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bakery and pastry production.
• Drive menu strategy and product development across all categories.
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Train, mentor, and develop the production team.
• Manage production planning, ordering, stock control, and workflow efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain kitchen systems, documentation, recipes, and operating procedures.
• Work closely with the Store Manager to shape the evolution of the Mokoko brand, business model, and customer offering.
• Foster a culture of pride, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Pastry chef

Team leadership

Menu development

Production planning

Quality control

Job description

Mokoko, a neighbourhood bakery in Nedlands, WA, seeks an experienced Head Baker & Pastry Chef to lead production and shape the menu. You will manage the bakery and production kitchen, own operations, documentation, and day-to-day management, ensuring consistency and efficiency as the business grows.

You’ll develop the menu strategy across classics and signature items, oversee a team of 4–6, plan production, and foster discipline and pride while mentoring others.