Head Baker

We are a prominent and rapidly expanding artisan bakery group in Singapore, known for our commitment to quality, consistency, and innovation. At the heart of our operations is our central production kitchen, where craft meets scale to support multiple outlets across the island. We take pride in developing products that are not only creative, but also operationally robust and consistent at volume.

We are looking for a Head Baker who is equally strong in R&D and production leadership. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating and refining products-but more importantly, knows how to translate ideas into scalable, repeatable processes within a central kitchen environment.

You will lead both product innovation and production excellence, ensuring everything we develop can be executed consistently across all outlets.

. R&D & Product Innovation

• Lead development and refinement of breads, viennoiserie, and laminated products
• Translate trends and ideas into commercially viable products
• Conduct testing, iteration, and standardisation for consistency and scalability
• Build and maintain clear recipes, SOPs, and production guidelines

. Central Kitchen Production Leadership

• Oversee daily production and ensure consistent output at scale
• Align production planning with outlet demand and business needs
• Ensure smooth execution from prep to final bake

. Scalability & Process Optimisation

• Convert R&D concepts into efficient, high-volume production workflows
• Improve processes, equipment usage, and manpower deployment
• Drive productivity while maintaining product integrity

. Quality Control & Standards

• Implement strict quality benchmarks across all products
• Ensure consistency across batches and outlets
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards

. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of bakers and production staff
• Develop team capabilities in both production and product execution
• Foster a disciplined, quality-driven kitchen culture

. Cost & Resource Management

• Manage food cost, yield, and wastage
• Support labour efficiency through structured production planning

• Proven track record (minimum 8-10 years) as a HeadBaker, Executive Pastry Chef, or a senior R&D role within a reputable artisan bakery or multi-outlet retail bakery group.
• Exceptional expertise in R&D and new product development, particularly with viennoiserie, sourdough, and laminated doughs.
• Demonstrable experience in menu engineering and a strong understanding of food cost and labour cost management.
• Experience in guiding or collaborating with central kitchen operations to ensure product scalability and consistency.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse team.
• A keen eye for detail, uncompromising commitment to quality, and a passion for culinary innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

• Salary: $4,000 - $6,000 (commensurate with experience)
• A unique role combining R&D ownership and central kitchen leadership
• Opportunity to shape products across a multi-outlet brand
• A fast-paced, growth-driven environment with real impact