Head Baker

The Head Baker / R&D Baker -

Bread Specialist is responsible for

the innovation, development, and continuous improvement of both

bread and pastry

products.

Responsibilities : Product

Development & Innovation :

Develop new and innovative recipes for a wide range of

bread and classic style pastries.

Experiment

with fermentation methods, flour blends, hydration levels, fat

content, and other variables to optimize product

outcomes.

Create and refine formulations that

can be scaled from test kitchen to commercial

production.

Process

& Quality Optimization :

Conduct sensory evaluations and organize panel tastings

to gather feedback and improve recipes.

Ensure

consistency and quality during scaling up of recipes for mass

production.

Work closely with production teams

to troubleshoot issues with dough handling, fermentation, proofing,

baking, and finishing.

Establish clear product

specifications, baking parameters, and standard operating

procedures

(SOPs).

Documentation

& Compliance :

Maintain accurate records of product development

activities, formulation changes, test results, and production

trials.

Ensure compliance with internal

quality standards and external food safety regulations.

Review and recommend alternative ingredients or

preparation methods in response to cost, supply, or customer

requirements.

Other

Duties : Perform other

duties as assigned by the Head of Operations or

management.

Job

Requirements : Minimum

of 5 years' experience in baking, pastry arts, or a related field,

with a strong emphasis on high-quality production and recipe

development.

Demonstrated leadership

capabilities, including experience in mentoring, training, and

motivating bakery team members.

Solid

understanding of quality assurance practices, food safety

regulations, and production workflow optimization.

Innovative and creative approach to recipe creation, with

a genuine passion for exploring new techniques and trends in bakery

arts.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and

organizational skills.