Head Baker (Artisan Breads/ Pastries)

Align Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Singapore is seeking a skilled Head Baker to lead their new café's bakery operations. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of baking experience, including supervisory roles. Responsibilities include menu creation, managing daily operations, and ensuring a premium customer experience. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is required. This is an exciting opportunity in a vibrant café environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of baking or pastry production experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or head baker role.
• Expertise in artisanal bread and pastry production techniques.
• Experience in high-volume café or bakery settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of baked goods, including artisanal breads and café-style pastries.
• Oversee daily bakery production from preparation to final bake.
• Work with management to develop pricing and cost control strategies.
• Ensure bakery offerings align with a premium customer experience.
• Partner with operations and marketing teams on new product launches and campaigns.

Skills

Baking or pastry production experience

Artisanal bread and pastry production techniques

Customer engagement

Financial management

Job description

Our client is expanding our hospitality portfolio with the launch of a new international café concept celebrated for its specialty coffee, artisanal pastries, and contemporary atmosphere. As part of this exciting venture, we are looking for a skilled and passionate Head Baker to lead and elevate our bakery operations.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Creation & Product Innovation

• Lead production of baked goods, including artisanal breads and café-style pastries.
• Design and implement seasonal bakery menus aligned with brand and franchise standards.

Bakery Operations & Quality Control

• Oversee daily bakery production from preparation to final bake.
• Manage inventory, food costs, and minimize wastage.
• Conduct regular quality checks to uphold freshness and product standards.

Financial & Inventory Management

• Work with management to develop pricing and cost control strategies.
• Source and maintain strong relationships with suppliers for quality ingredients and materials.

Customer Experience & Brand Representation

• Ensure bakery offerings align with a premium customer experience.
• Engage customers when needed to introduce new products or address feedback constructively.

Collaboration & Additional Duties

• Partner with operations and marketing teams on new product launches and campaigns.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and brand growth.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of baking or pastry production experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or head baker role.
• Expertise in artisanal bread and pastry production techniques.
• Experience in high-volume café or bakery settings preferred.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.

You may send your resume to *****@alignrecruitment.com.sg for more information.