Head Baker

PINE GARDEN'S CAKE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Singapore is seeking a dedicated team leader to manage daily operations and ensure quality control of baked goods. The ideal candidate will oversee team activities, conduct market research for new product development, and maintain inventory control. A strong background in Asian pastries and cakes is preferred. Join us to enhance our product offerings and maintain high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a small team in a kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of F&B/Bakery trends and developments.
• Experience with local/Asian style cakes and pastries.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the team.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure standards are met.
• Participate in R&D to create new products.

Skills

Quality Control & Assurance

Market research

Team management

Hands-on baking

Inventory control

Knowledge of Asian pastries

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a small team on a day-to-day basis to ensure products are produced in accordance with the existing menu cards
• Conduct Quality Control & Assurance (QC & QA): maintaining consistency of products, ensure all meet standards at all times
• Conduct market research, keep up to date with trends and F&B/Bakery/Pastries developments, and partake in R&D plans to create new products
• Hands-on production of baked goods according to requirements
• Source for ingredients and liaise with suppliers. Inspect the quality of incoming stocks and ingredients
• Manage and oversee purchasing process and ensure inventory control and cost control (look into wastage, supplier pricing, etc)
• 5S Advocate & Disciplinarian: champion and manage department with relation to the Japanese 5S work system in day-to-day operations
• Ensure the kitchen equipment is in good condition and meets all SFA requirements
• Train the kitchen crew to meet imposed standards and practices
• Knowledge and experience with local/Asian style cakes & pastries (Sponge Cakes, Chiffon Cakes, Asian flavours and pairing) preferred