Job description for Head Baker at KOI Group
Head Baker
Job Description :
Responsible for overseeing all bakery production operations, including product development, production quality, and kitchen team management to ensure company standards are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and supervise all bakery production processes, including bread, pastries, and desserts.
- Develop and create new menu items (R&D) based on business needs and market trends.
- Ensure product quality, consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
- Develop and maintain standardized recipes and production SOPs.
- Monitor raw material usage and optimize food cost efficiency.
- Calculate and manage product costing (Cost of Goods Sold/COGS).
- Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate the performance of the bakery team.
- Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Coordinate with the Operations and Management teams to support production requirements.
Qualifications :
- Minimum High School/Vocational High School (Culinary Arts) graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the bakery industry, with experience in a senior or leadership role.
- Strong expertise in producing bread, pastries, and desserts.
- Proven experience in product development (R&D) and recipe standardization.
- Good understanding of food cost, COGS calculation, and inventory control.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
- Detail-oriented, disciplined, and able to work effectively under pressure.
- Knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.
