Head Baker

A new premium bakery and bistro concept in Dubai is looking for an experienced Head Baker to lead our bread and pastry production. This is a hands-on leadership role for a skilled baker passionate about quality, consistency, and traditional baking techniques.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the daily production of all breads and pastries from scratch, ensuring consistent quality and timely preparation. Maintain high standards of craftsmanship, taste, texture, presentation, and consistency across all products. Work closely with the culinary team on recipe development and menu innovation. Follow established recipes and production standards to ensure consistency. Plan and manage daily bakery production schedules according to business and service requirements. Control food costs, minimize waste, and maximize product freshness. Recruit, train, supervise, and develop bakery team members. Manage ingredient sourcing, ordering, and inventory levels for bakery ingredients. Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards throughout the production process. Coordinate closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure bakery products are available according to operational requirements. Develop new bread and pastry products, including seasonal offerings. Monitor product quality and identify opportunities for improvement. Establish efficient bakery processes and standards that can support future business expansion.

REQUIREMENTS Minimum 5 years of experience as a Head Baker, Pastry Chef, or in a senior bakery leadership position. Strong experience in an artisanal, craft, or premium bakery environment. Excellent technical knowledge of fermentation, sourdough, viennoiserie, and laminated dough. Proven experience leading, training, and developing a bakery team. Strong knowledge of bakery production planning, inventory management, and food cost control. Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. Valid food safety certification or willingness to obtain the required certification in the UAE. Passion for high-quality ingredients and traditional baking techniques. Experience with Levantine/Middle Eastern bakery products, such as Manakish and Kaak, will be a strong advantage. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply by email: hradmin@almukhtarbakery.comPlease use “Head Baker – Dubai” as the email subject.Only candidates with relevant senior-level bakery experience will be considered.

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED14,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person