PASTRY & BAKERY CHEF

The Bakers is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Pastry & Bakery Chef to lead and oversee our Bakery & Pastry production team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in pastry and baking, strong knowledge of recipes and production techniques, and proven expertise in managing high-volume bakery production while maintaining consistent quality and standards.

Key Responsibilities

·         Lead and supervise the daily production of bread, buns, pastries, cakes, and other bakery products.

·         Develop, follow, and maintain standardized recipes and production procedures.

·         Ensure consistency in taste, texture, appearance, portion, and overall product quality.

·         Oversee mass production while maintaining high-quality standards.

·         Train, guide, and supervise Bakery & Pastry staff.

·         Plan daily production according to orders and operational requirements.

·         Monitor ingredient usage, portion control, and minimize production wastage.

·         Ensure proper operation and maintenance of bakery and pastry equipment.

·         Conduct quality checks throughout the production process.

·         Introduce improvements to existing products, recipes, and production methods when required.

·         Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards.

·         Coordinate with management and other departments to ensure smooth production and timely delivery.

·         Take responsibility for maintaining consistent production standards across all bakery and pastry products.

Qualifications

·         15–20 years of proven professional experience in Bakery & Pastry production.

·         Preferably 40 years of age or above, with extensive practical industry experience.

·         Proven expertise in professional pastry and baking techniques.

·         Strong knowledge of recipes, ingredient ratios, dough preparation, fermentation, proofing, baking, and finishing techniques.

·         Extensive experience in mass production and high-volume bakery operations.

·         Previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Bakery Chef, Head Baker, or equivalent senior position is strongly preferred.

·         Strong ability to develop, standardize, and maintain recipes.

·         Extensive knowledge of bread, buns, pastries, cakes, and other bakery products.

·         Strong leadership and staff-training capabilities.

·         Excellent understanding of food quality, hygiene, and safety standards.

·         Ability to troubleshoot production and recipe-related issues.

·         Strong organizational and production-planning skills.

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced commercial bakery environment.

·         Portfolio and/or proven examples of previous bakery and pastry work are highly preferred.

Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a seasoned Bakery & Pastry professional who can bring extensive practical knowledge and expertise to our production team. The successful candidate should be confident in both traditional and modern baking techniques, understand large-scale production, and have the ability to maintain consistency while delivering high-quality products.