Senior Baker | Loulou

Etymon Projects Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work alongside Australia's most尊?edBak

Early mornings and daytime shifts only

Staff discounts across all Etymon Proj

Career advancement into executive and

Be part of a brand that champions

Job summary

Loulou, a French all-day Bistro, Boulangerie, and Traiteur in Sydney, seeks a Senior Baker with substantial artisan bread expertise to lead bakery operations. You will work closely with Head Baker Fabio Zulianello, taking ownership of production quality, workflow oversight, and team mentorship.

You’ll elevate our standards in sourdough, lamination, and large-scale production, while guiding junior bakers. This role requires strong leadership, meticulous time management, and a passion for quality,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in professional baking, with at least 3 years focused on artisan breads.
• Advanced understanding of fermentation, sourdough, lamination, and large-scale production.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a bakery or patisserie.
• Excellent time and team management skills.
• Commitment to quality, precision, and innovation in baking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute high-volume artisan bread production to exacting standards
• Lead recipe development and continuous product refinement
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior baking team members
• Monitor quality control, production schedules, and ingredient management
• Collaborate with Head Baker and executive team to innovate and expand offerings
• Ensure hygiene and food safety compliance at the highest level
• Support recruitment and training of new bakery staff

Skills

Artisan bread expertise

Leadership experience

Team mentorship

Bakery production management

Job description

• Lead and mentor within a high-performing, passionate baking team
• Growth pathways into leadership roles with Etymon Projects' future openings

About Loulou

Loulou is a French all-day Bistro, Boulangerie, and Traiteur that combines timeless European culinary tradition with modern flair. Inspired by the great New York and Parisian bistros, our venue is elegant, lively, and deeply committed to quality.

We are part of Etymon Projects, a visionary company delivering excellence in hospitality, luxury accommodation, wellness, and retail.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Baker with substantial artisan bread expertise to play a pivotal role in our bakery operations. You will work closely with Head Baker Fabio Zulianello, taking ownership of production quality, workflow oversight, and team mentorship.

You’ll be expected to maintain and elevate our standard of excellence in product, process, and presentation. This role requires strong technical mastery in sourdoughs, viennoiserie, and laminated doughs, as well as leadership capability to guide and develop junior bakers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and execute high-volume artisan bread production to exacting standards
• Lead recipe development and continuous product refinement
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior baking team members
• Monitor quality control, production schedules, and ingredient management
• Collaborate with Head Baker and executive team to innovate and expand offerings
• Ensure hygiene and food safety compliance at the highest level
• Support recruitment and training of new bakery staff

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience in professional baking, with at least 3 years focused on artisan breads
• Advanced understanding of fermentation, sourdough, lamination, and large-scale production
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a bakery or patisserie
• Excellent time and team management skills
• Commitment to quality, precision, and innovation in baking

The Perks

• Competitive salary
• Work alongside Australia's most respected bakers and hospitality professionals
• Early mornings and daytime shifts only - enjoy a better work-life balance
• Staff discounts across all Etymon Projects venues
• Career advancement into executive and specialist roles
• Be part of a brand that champions craftsmanship and authenticity