Retail Head Baker

Tuga Pastries Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Head of Retail Bakery at Tuga Pastries Australia will lead our retail baking team, oversee daily production across sweet and savoury lines, and uphold the high standards the brand is known for.

You will drive production schedules, maintain food safety and presentation, mentor staff, and ensure consistent quality across multiple locations. Weekend availability and hands-on leadership are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial baking experience across a variety of bakery products.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing a team.
• Excellent knowledge of baking techniques and production processes.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on approach and passion for quality baking.
• Food Safety Certification preferred but not essential.
• Weekend availability is essential, and the ability to work across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the retail baking team, providing training, mentoring and hands-on support.
• Bake and oversee production across our full range of sweet and savoury products.
• Manage daily production schedules to ensure product availability, quality and consistency.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, freshness and food safety.
• Monitor stock, ingredient usage and wastage.
• Organise workflow, allocate tasks and ensure production deadlines are met.
• Lead by example in maintaining a professional, efficient and positive working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Baking expertise

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety

Weekend availability

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Retail Bakery to lead our retail baking team, oversee daily production, and maintain the high standards Tuga is known for.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the retail baking team, providing training, mentoring and hands-on support.
• Bake and oversee production across our full range of sweet and savoury products.
• Manage daily production schedules to ensure product availability, quality and consistency.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, freshness and food safety.
• Monitor stock, ingredient usage and wastage.
• Organise workflow, allocate tasks and ensure production deadlines are met.
• Lead by example in maintaining a professional, efficient and positive working environment.

About you

• Strong commercial baking experience across a variety of bakery products.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing a team.
• Excellent knowledge of baking techniques and production processes.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A hands‑on approach and passion for quality baking.
• Food Safety Certification preferred but not essential.
• Weekend availability is essential, and the ability to work across multiple locations.

About us

For over 35 years, award‑winning Tuga Pastries has been creating exceptional baked goods as a second‑generation family business. From our iconic Pastel de Nata to our croissants, pastries, cakes and savoury favourites, we take pride in quality, craftsmanship and consistency.