Head Baker

Stuff'd Ventures Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A bakery production company in Singapore is seeking a Head Baker/R&D Baker specializing in bread to drive product innovation and quality. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in high-quality production, a passion for recipe development, and strong leadership skills to mentor the baking team. This role offers the chance to creatively explore and improve bakery products in a compliant and quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in baking, pastry arts, or a related field.
• Experience in mentoring and training bakery team members.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and innovative recipes for bread and pastries.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and organize panel tastings.
• Ensure consistency during scaling up of recipes for mass production.

Skills

Leadership

Recipe Development

Quality Assurance

Innovation in Baking

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

The Head Baker/R&D Baker – Bread Specialist is responsible for the innovation, development, and continuous improvement of both bread and pastry products.

Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

• Develop new and innovative recipes for a wide range of bread and classic style pastries.
• Experiment with fermentation methods, flour blends, hydration levels, fat content, and other variables to optimize product outcomes.
• Create and refine formulations that can be scaled from test kitchen to commercial production.

Process & Quality Optimization

• Conduct sensory evaluations and organize panel tastings to gather feedback and improve recipes.
• Ensure consistency and quality during scaling up of recipes for mass production.
• Work closely with production teams to troubleshoot issues with dough handling, fermentation, proofing, baking, and finishing.
• Establish clear product specifications, baking parameters, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of product development activities, formulation changes, test results, and production trials.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external food safety regulations.
• Review and recommend alternative ingredients or preparation methods in response to cost, supply, or customer requirements.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Operations or management.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in baking, pastry arts, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on high-quality production and recipe development.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including experience in mentoring, training, and motivating bakery team members.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance practices, food safety regulations, and production workflow optimization.
• Innovative and creative approach to recipe creation, with a genuine passion for exploring new techniques and trends in bakery arts.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.