Senior Baker

Rebel Bakehouse; Baguio; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

Rebel Bakehouse in Baguio City is seeking a Senior Baker to lead shift operations and supervise junior pastry staff. You will ensure smooth daily workflow, mentor teammates on advanced baking techniques, and uphold stringent food safety and quality standards.

You will also drive production planning, analyze trends, and manage inventory to minimize waste while delivering high-quality croissants and pastries.

Qualifications

• Maintain strict adherence to food safety regulations and document all recipes, procedures, and adjustments for full batch reproducibility.
• Hands-on involvement in specialized production, including standard-setting croissant production.
• Oversee workspace sanitation and equipment maintenance; diagnose and report wear or repair needs to management.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and supervise junior pastry staff to ensure smooth daily workflow and high productivity.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior staff on advanced baking techniques, recipe execution, and safety procedures.
• Delegate daily kitchen tasks and make real-time decisions to resolve bottlenecks or staffing shortages.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance kitchen environment focused on quality and continuous learning.
• Make quality-control decisions on ingredient usage, dough fermentation, and final product viability before display.
• Analyze production volume and sales trends to set daily bake schedules and minimize waste.
• Issue corrective decisions during production incidents (recipe deviations, equipment failures, etc.).
• Collaborate with management to evaluate product profitability and optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Ensure all pastries and croissants meet high standards of taste, texture, and consistency.
• Research global pastry trends and sustainable ingredients for innovative offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Baking techniques

Quality control

Production planning

Food safety

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Job description

About the role

Rebel Bakehouse is seeking a Senior Baker for the Baguio City branch. This role involves leading shift operations, supervising junior pastry chefs, bakers, and helpers, and ensuring smooth daily workflow and high team productivity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and directly supervise junior pastry chefs, bakers, and helpers, ensuring smooth daily workflow and high team productivity

• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior staff on advanced baking techniques, recipe execution, and safety procedures

• Delegate daily kitchen tasks efficiently and make real-time operational decisions to resolve workflow bottlenecks or staffing shortages

• Foster a collaborative, disciplined, and high-performance kitchen environment grounded in quality and continuous learning

• Make authoritative quality-control decisions on ingredient usage, dough fermentation, and final product viability before items hit the display

• Analyze production volume and sales trends to decide daily bake schedules, minimizing wastage while ensuring optimal inventory levels

• Make immediate corrective decisions during production incidents (e.g., recipe deviations, equipment failures, or environmental factors affecting proofing)

• Collaborate with management to evaluate product profitability, making recommendations on adjustments to optimize cost without sacrificing quality

• Ensure all pastries and signature croissants meet the highest standards of taste, texture, aesthetic appeal, and consistency

• Research global pastry trends, dietary preferences, and sustainable ingredients to propose and develop innovative product offerings

About you

• Maintain strict adherence to food safety regulations and document all recipes, procedures, and adjustments for full batch reproducibility

• Maintain hands-on involvement in specialized production, including standard-setting croissant production

• Oversee workspace sanitation and equipment maintenance; systematically diagnose, log, and report any equipment wear or repair needs to management