Head Baker

Bread Lab is a modern artisan bakery specializing in European-style breads such as sourdough, baguettes, ciabatta, bagels, focaccia, brioche, multigrain loaves, and more. Our vision is to blend traditional craft with modern methods, delivering high-quality, hand-crafted breads made with precision, creativity, and consistency.

We operate like a bread laboratory, focusing on fermentation science, quality ingredients, and an elevated, design-forward brand identity.

Role OverviewThe Head Baker leads all bakery production operations, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and innovative products. This role demands strong technical baking skills, fermentation knowledge, leadership ability, and a passion for artisan methods. The candidate will oversee day-to-day production, maintain product standards, manage a team, and contribute to new product development.

• Key Responsibilities1. Production & Quality ControlOversee and execute daily production of artisan breads and baked goods.
• Ensure consistency in dough preparation, proofing, fermentation, shaping, and baking.
• Monitor product quality, texture, flavor, and presentation.
• Maintain accurate production timelines and manage multiple batches simultaneously.
• 2. Recipe & Product DevelopmentCreate and test new bread varieties and seasonal innovations.
• Improve existing recipes for consistency, flavor, and cost efficiency.
• Introduce signature breads aligned with Bread Lab’s identity.
• 3. Team LeadershipSupervise, train, and mentor junior bakers and assistants.
• Assign daily tasks, manage workflow, and maintain discipline.
• Foster a positive and efficient kitchen culture.
• 4. Inventory & Operations ManagementManage inventory of flour, grains, yeast, and raw materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers and ensure timely ordering.
• Control wastage and maintain ideal food cost percentages.
• Ensure machines, mixers, ovens, and fermentation equipment are maintained.
• 5. Hygiene & ComplianceEnsure strict hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards at all times.
• Comply with FSSAI guidelines and internal SOPs.
• Conduct regular quality checks and maintain records.
• Skill RequirementsTechnical SkillsStrong knowledge of sourdough, preferments, hydration, scoring, crust development, and fermentation.
• Experience with deck ovens, spiral mixers, planetary mixers, proofers, and dough sheeters.
• Understanding of flour types and gluten behavior.
• Leadership & Soft SkillsStrong communication and team management capability.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage early morning shifts.
• Creative and detail-oriented with a passion for artisan baking.
• QualificationsDiploma or certification in baking/patisserie preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in artisan bread production.
• Experience in leading a bakery team is a strong advantage.
• What We OfferCompetitive salary with performance incentives.
• Opportunity to work in a modern, design-led, European-style bakery.
• Creative freedom to develop signature breads and innovate.
• Growth opportunities as the brand expands into retail and wholesale.

How to ApplySend your resume and portfolio of previous work (photos of breads, signature items) to:

📧 9920208081