Head Baker
9 hours ago
Location:
Dubai, UAE
Brand:
Bakerist
Position:
Operations Head Baker
Role Overview
The Operations Head Baker is a hybrid leadership role combining
artisan baking mastery
with
strategic production management
. This position oversees end-to-end bakery operations, ensuring exceptional quality in artisan bread and viennoiserie while optimizing food cost, workflows, and team performance.
We are seeking a leader who treats baking as both a
science and an art
, with the ability to scale excellence in a fast-paced F&B environment.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Quality Control
Lead production of
artisan sourdough breads
, long-fermentation loaves, baguettes, brioches, and premium viennoiserie (croissants).- Implement and maintain strict
quality control standards
to ensure consistency in texture, crumb structure, and visual presentation. - Drive
R&D and innovation
through new recipes, seasonal collections, and continuous improvement of existing formulas (bases, doughs, creams). Fine-tune recipes for optimal quality, stability, and production efficiency.
Operational Management
Plan and manage
daily and weekly production schedules
to meet demand while minimizing waste.- Oversee
inventory control and supplier relationships
, ensuring optimal stock levels and ingredient quality. - Monitor and improve
food cost and labor cost
without compromising product standards. Develop, document, and enforce
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
across all bakery processes.Team Leadership & Compliance
Train, mentor, and upskill a
multicultural bakery team
(Commis, CDP, Sous Chef).- Manage staff scheduling, performance KPIs, and team morale.
- Ensure full compliance with
Dubai Municipality food safety regulations
, HACCP, and hygiene standards.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience:
Minimum 5 years in high-end artisan bakeries, including 2–3 years in a Head Baker or Sous Chef role. - Technical Expertise:
Strong knowledge of baker's percentages, hydration, sourdough microbiology, fermentation control, and lamination techniques. - Managerial Capability:
Proven experience managing teams, production planning, food cost, yield, and wastage. - Language:
Fluent in English. - Technical & Digital Skills:
Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets; familiar with inventory management systems; strong attention to presentation and "social-media-ready" products.
Ideal Profile (Soft Skills)
- Precision-Driven:
Detail-oriented, disciplined with measurements, temperatures, and processes. - Creative Visionary:
Able to develop standout "hero products" with strong visual and sensory appeal. - Adaptable Leader:
Thrives in Dubai's competitive, fast-moving F&B landscape.
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