Head Baker | Amano Bakery

Savor Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Everyday discounts

Dynamic discounts

Extra day of leave

Anniversary voucher

Staff meal

Training and growth

Team environment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Savor Group is seeking a Head Baker or Pastry Chef for Amano Bakery in Auckland to lead daily bakery operations and ensure exceptional product quality and guest experiences. You should have at least 2 years in a similar role, be skilled in hand molding and traditional techniques, understand French and Italian breads, and be available to work weekends with a passion for artisanal baking.

You will also recruit, onboard and develop staff, implement processes with the executive chef and production

Qualifications

• Two+ years in a comparable bakery role.
• Competence in hand molding and traditional techniques.
• Understanding of French and Italian bread products.
• Ability to work weekends and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Day to day operations of the bakery at all times.
• Quality execution of all bakery offerings at all times.
• Recruitment, onboarding, development and performance management.
• Development, implementation and compliance of bakery processes and workflows.

Skills

Hand molding

Traditional baking techniques

French & Italian breads

Team leadership

Tools

Ovens

Job description

Savor is a fast paced and dynamic business that stays true to its entrepreneurial roots. We create world class dining experiences across some of Auckland’s leading restaurants, while driving growth across the Group and returns for shareholders along the way.

The Venue

Amano Bakery is a bakery that uses authentic, artisanal baking techniques from Europe and showcases them using NZ grains. Each loaf is handcrafted, made fresh every day. Hence, Amano - Inspired by the Italian phrase "by hand". Our emphasis is on sustainable, seasonal, locally-sourced food. Sourdoughs, ciabattas and miche loaves sit alongside pastries, tarts, slices and large seasonal cakes. And lunch at Amano Bakery includes traditional Italian pizza. Seasonal ingredients, long fermented by the slice, hot out of the oven.

The Opportunity

We have a unique opportunity for an accomplished Head Baker or Pastry Chef to join our busy artisanal bakery! Ideally as a Head Baker, you will have at least 2 years experience in a comparable role, be competent in hand molding and traditional techniques and have an understanding of French and Italian bread products. You will also have the flexibility to work weekends and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests.

In This Role You Will Be Responsible For

• Day to day operations of the bakery at all times
• The quality execution of all bakery offerings at all times
• Effective people practices including, but not limited to; recruitment, onboarding, development, and performance management
• Development (in consultation with the executive chef and production manager), implementation and compliance of all relevant processes, procedures and workflows

The Benefits

• Competitive pay aligned with your contributions
• Everyday Discounts at all of our venues
• Dynamic Discounts for generous savings, updated regularly throughout the year
• Extra day of leave per year
• Anniversary Voucher, redeemable at all our venues
• Complimentary staff meal daily
• Training and growth opportunities
• Positive and supportive team environment

When you join Savor Group you are joining a company that values you. From the moment you become part of the Savor team we are invested in developing and nurturing you, making sure your work is fulfilling, that you are proud of what you do and where you work.