Head Baker

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Ou Meul Bakery & Cafe Full time

**HEAD BAKER - ARTISAN BREADS**

Ou Meul has been around for over 10 years. It started in the small town of Riviersonderend and has expanded to several stores around South Africa and our central bakery facility. Our secret recipes have been developed and evolved through the years.

As the head baker at the Central Bakery, you are responsible for the quality of all the breads, croissants, buns, bagels and more that we produce in the bakery. You will need to be willing to work on night shift on a regular basis as this is when we bake these items.

You will need at least 7 years experience as an artisan baker. You should be trained to the highest ability to mix, ferment, shape and bake hand crafted breads. You will need to be an expert in making beautiful croissants. You will need to understand the science behind the chemical reactions of the ingredients and how the environment will impact the product. You should have good knowledge of equipment and how to manage it.

You will be responsible for the bakery team. You will need to ensure the staff on shift are aware of their duties, responsibilities and that these duties are completed timeously, efficiently, and correctly. You should have a keen insight and understanding of all staff member’s capabilities and should endeavour to cross train staff in different roles, to aid for unforeseen shortfalls. You may need to jump in to any role and help out when needed.

You will need to train and motivate staff and create a culture of excellence. You will need to be involved in the hiring process for new staff and the HR processes. You will need to be involved in the management of stock and rosters and should have some experience in these areas.

The role is based in Woodstock Cape Town but you may also need to travel to other stores from time to time. You must have your own transport. You must be able to work on night shift.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Bakery: 7 years (preferred)


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