Head Baker

SmartAgro; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 7,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartAgro in Al Ahmadi, Kuwait seeks a skilled Head Baker to lead our bakery team, oversee daily operations, and create innovative recipes while maintaining high quality. You will manage baking staff, ensure consistency, and drive performance to meet standards.

The role requires strong leadership, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail, with a focus on quality, inventory, and collaboration with management on promotions and pricing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ head baker or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Creative mindset to develop unique recipes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of bakers including hiring, training and scheduling.
• Develop new recipes for breads, pastries, cakes and other baked goods.
• Ensure all products are made according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Train staff on proper baking techniques and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with management on pricing strategies and promotional offers.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and adapt recipes accordingly.

Skills

Baking techniques

Recipe development

Team leadership

Quality control

Inventory management

Tools

Commercial ovens

Mixers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We are in search of a skilled and experienced Head Baker to lead our bakery team in Al Ahmadi As the Head Baker you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our bakery creating new and innovative recipes and ensuring that all products meet our high standards of quality

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of bakers including hiring training and scheduling
• Develop new recipes for breads pastries cakes and other baked goods
• Ensure all products are made in accordance with established recipes and quality standards
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Train staff on proper baking techniques and safety procedures
• Collaborate with management to develop pricing strategies and promotional offers
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and adapt recipes accordingly

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Head Baker or similar role
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques ingredients and equipment
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop unique recipes
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards