Head Baker

Are you a talented and experienced Head Baker with a flair for creativity, a passion for excellence and a heart for community? This venue is seeking a skilled individual to lead their kitchen team.The CompanyThis Venue is a revamped wholesale/retail bakery serving the Limestone Coast, reopening its doors in September 2024. Taking advantage of a 30-year baking history, under a new name, They will craft baked goods, serve specialty coffee, and fulfil orders for their wholesale customers. Each creation will reflect our commitment to quality and community, from rustic bread to indulgent pastries.The RoleAs the Head Baker at this Bakehouse, you'll drive their bakery operations, establishing high-performing production processes to accommodate wholesale and retail baked goods. Your expertise in recipe development, quality control, and overall product excellence will be instrumental in shaping our menu and delighting our customers. Your strong kitchen management skills will also ensure vigilant inventory management, demand forecasting, and local ingredient sourcing, optimising our operations for efficiency and sustainability.Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience as a Head Baker or Pastry Chef
• Strong kitchen management skills
• Creativity and innovation in recipe development, with a passion for exploring new flavours and techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards.
• Commitment to COGS efficiency and maximising profitability without compromising on quality.

Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary and benefits package including initial 6-12 weeks accommodation and pre-tax salary sacrifice opportunities.
• Opportunity to build and lead a talented kitchen team and significantly impact the business and the community.
• Creative freedom to develop and showcase your culinary talents.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• It is an idyllic location for work and leisure.

To apply online, please click on the apply button.Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Lauren Christmas on 0422 712 748.Seeking a job change?When you fill out a confidential profile with Frontline Hospitality it goes to our team of experienced recruiters who will work with you to find your dream role.Our unique system of recruitment means the whole team will be trying to find you the right job. Whether it is now or in the future we will continue to match positions to suit your needs until we find you the perfect job!Or just looking around?We highly recommend that you call us even if you are not officially in the job market. Once we understand what you are looking for, we keep you in the know, because no one knows Hospitality like us.Also, most positions we fill are done so without advertising! Existing Frontline Hospitality registered candidates often get the first look at new opportunities.Did you know?Frontline Hospitality has offices across Australia and not all our roles are advertised on external job boards, so head to our website to view all our available positions and apply for any roles of interest.