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The Head Baker position at Karengata Park requires a hands-on leader to oversee baking operations and manage a team. Key responsibilities include preparing a variety of baked goods, ensuring quality standards, training staff, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, 3-5 years of experience, and strong leadership skills, with a passion for baking.

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Head Baker

The Head Baker position at Karengata Park requires a hands-on leader to oversee baking operations and manage a team. Key responsibilities include preparing a variety of baked goods, ensuring quality standards, training staff, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, 3-5 years of experience, and strong leadership skills, with a passion for baking.

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Job Title: Head Baker

Reports To: Bakery Manager / Business Owner


Location: Karengata Park, Karen
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate

Role Summary

The Head Baker is a hands-on leader responsible for both baking and overseeing daily operations in
the bakery. This role combines craftsmanship with leadership—requiring technical baking excellence,
consistency, creativity, and the ability to guide and develop a team. The ideal candidate thrives in a
fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality baked goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and baking of a wide range of products including breads, pastries,
cakes, cookies, and specialty items.

• Monitor every step of the baking process including measurement, mixing, folding, proofing
and baking.

• Ensure all baked goods meet the bakery’s quality, consistency, and presentation standards.

• Work alongside the baking team during production shifts, setting the pace and standard.

• Train, supervise, and support bakers assistants.

• Develop and test new recipes in line with the bakery’s brand and customer preferences.

• Manage daily production schedules and delegate tasks to ensure timely order fulfillment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate ordering of ingredients and supplies.

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.

• Track and minimize waste, and optimize baking processes for efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or degree in baking, pastry arts, or culinary management preferred.

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on baking experience in a commercial setting, with some
experience in a supervisory or leadership role.

• Mastery of a broad range of baking techniques (yeast breads, laminated doughs, cakes, etc.).

• Strong attention to detail and consistency in both product quality and production workflow.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coach and motivate a team.
• Physical stamina to work on your feet and lift heavy ingredients and equipment.

• Creative mindset with the ability to develop new products and troubleshoot recipe issues.

• Working knowledge of inventory management and basic food cost control.

• Passionate, reliable, and committed to excellence.

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a brief cover letter to
[email protected]. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.

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