Head Baker

Woopel; Manama; On-site; BHD 4,000 - 5,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Woopel in Manama, Bahrain is seeking a highly skilled Head Baker to oversee the end-to-end baking process and lead a team to deliver consistent, high-quality products.

You will develop new recipes, monitor ingredient quality, manage production schedules, control costs, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while collaborating with sales and marketing to drive product innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Baker in a bakery or similar role.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision ability.
• Ability to develop new recipes and innovative flavors.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the baking process from prep to finish.
• Create new recipes and develop flavors and designs for products.
• Inspect baked goods for quality and consistency.
• Train and supervise a team of bakers to meet standards.
• Maintain ingredient inventory and place orders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Bakery operations

Recipe development

Food safety

Job description

Head Baker

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Baker to join our dynamic team in Manama. As the Head Baker, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire baking process, from preparing and mixing ingredients to creating the perfect finished product. You must have a passion for baking and be able to consistently produce high-quality baked goods that meet our customers' expectations. This is a leadership role, so excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the baking process, including ingredient preparation, mixing, shaping, and baking
• Create new recipes and develop innovative flavors and designs for our baked goods
• Inspect baked goods for quality and consistency
• Train and supervise a team of bakers to ensure they adhere to company standards and procedures
• Maintain inventory of ingredients and supplies, placing orders as needed
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations at all times
• Collaborate with other departments such as sales and marketing to develop new products or improve existing ones
• Monitor baking equipment for proper functioning and schedule repairs or maintenance when needed
• Keep track of production costs to maintain budget control

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Baker or similar role in a bakery setting
• Strong knowledge of various baking techniques and methods
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop unique recipes
• Excellent leadership skills with experience in training and supervising staff
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)
• Flexibility in working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Salary: $1000 per month

Location: Manama, Bahrain

Visa Sponsorship: Yes