job description
Join a dynamic bakery team in the heart of Bali as our Head Baker, where your passion for artisanal bread and pastries will shape exceptional culinary experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead production operations in one of Indonesia’s most vibrant hospitality markets, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.
Based in Badung—covering prime locations like Canggu, Ubud, Denpasar, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, and Kuta—you’ll oversee a team of skilled bakers, optimize workflows, and innovate recipes to delight discerning customers. Whether it’s sourdough loaves, delicate croissants, or custom dessert creations, your expertise will drive consistency and excellence across our bakery’s offerings.
We’re seeking a seasoned baking professional with a keen eye for detail, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in crafting memorable baked goods, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in Bali’s thriving culinary scene.
Responsibility
- Lead and supervise daily bakery production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality bread, pastries, and desserts.
- Develop and refine recipes to align with customer preferences and seasonal trends while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Train, mentor, and manage a team of bakers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor inventory levels, place orders for raw materials, and minimize waste through efficient resource management.
- Enforce strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards in all production processes.
- Coordinate with the sales and marketing teams to introduce new products and promotional campaigns.
- Troubleshoot production issues, optimize workflows, and implement process improvements to enhance productivity.
- Maintain accurate records of production outputs, costs, and quality control checks.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Head Baker, Pastry Chef, or in a senior bakery production role.
- Proven expertise in artisan bread baking, pastry techniques, and dessert preparation (e.g., sourdough, laminated dough, cake decorating).
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to train and motivate staff.
- In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMP) and hygiene practices.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative mindset with a passion for innovation in baking trends and product development.
- Fluency in English and Indonesian (written and verbal) is a plus.
- Physical stamina to work in a bakery environment, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.