Head Baker

The Granary Bakehouse; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Medical Claims

Medical Insurance

Bonus

Yearly Increment

Job summary

The Granary Bakehouse in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Head Baker to lead our central bakery kitchen, overseeing daily production and ensuring top-tier quality across bread and viennoiserie products. You will mentor a team, refine processes, and collaborate with sales to meet demand.

Ideal candidates bring proven artisan bread and pastry experience, a passion for craftsmanship, and strong leadership and communication skills to inspire excellence in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in artisan bread and viennoiserie production.
• Passion for baking and craftsmanship.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Humble, hardworking and motivated to delight customers with quality products.
• Ability to manage production timelines and adapt to operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bakery team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintain high standards in sourdough, tins, croissants and cruffins production.
• Engage in Mixing, Shaping, Baking and Lamination processes.
• Guide the production of preferments and curds with precision.
• Ensure proper packing, preparation and presentation of finished products.
• Uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards across the bakery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with office and sales teams to align output with demand.
• Mentor junior bakers and foster a culture of learning and teamwork.

Skills

Bread making

Viennoiserie

Leadership

Quality control

Team mentoring

Communication

Job description

Overview:

The Granary Bakehouse is looking for a dedicated and experienced Head Baker to lead our team in crafting beautiful breads and viennoiseries for our bakery cafés and wholesale partners. From sourdough loaves to croissants and cruffins, our central bakery at Mandai is where we make the best for our clients.

The Head Baker will oversee daily production, uphold quality standards, and inspire the team to pursue baking excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the bakery team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Maintain high standards in the production of sourdough breads, tin breads, croissants, cruffins, and other baked goods
• Engage in Mixing, Shaping, Baking, and Lamination processes
• Guide the production of preferments and curds with precision
• Ensure proper packing, preparation, and presentation of finished products
• Uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards across the bakery and equipment
• Troubleshoot production challenges and implement process improvements
• Collaborate with office and sales team to align output with demand
• Mentor junior bakers and foster a culture of learning, teamwork, and good communication

Requirements

• Proven experience in artisan bread and viennoiserie production
• Deep passion for baking and a commitment to craftsmanship
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build a positive team culture
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Humble, hardworking, and motivated to delight customers through quality products
• Ability to manage production timelines and adapt to operational needs

Benefits

• 5 day work week, 44 hours per week
• Annual Leave
• $300 medical claims per year
• Medical Hospitalisation/Work Injury Insurance
• Bonus upon good performance
• Yearly Increment upon good performance