Baker

Job Description – BakerBean Brew & Beyond

PositionBaker – Breads & Desserts

DepartmentBakery / Kitchen

Employment TypeFull-Time

Reports ToHead Chef / Kitchen Manager

*It's an individual role*

About Bean Brew & BeyondBean Brew & Beyond is a modern café focused on quality coffee, freshly prepared food and handcrafted bakery products.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Baker to take ownership of our daily bread and bakery production while also supporting the kitchen with a selection of desserts and baked products.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in bread making, fermentation and dough handling, along with a good understanding of café-style desserts and pastry preparation.

• Key ResponsibilitiesBread & Bakery ProductionTake complete responsibility for daily bread and bakery production.
• Prepare doughs according to approved recipes and production schedules.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of fermentation, proofing, dough development and baking.
• Maintain and manage sourdough starters and fermentation processes where applicable.
• Ensure consistency in dough texture, hydration, fermentation, shaping and baking.
• Monitor proofing and fermentation times and make adjustments based on temperature and environmental conditions.
• Maintain consistent product quality, texture, flavour, appearance and portion size.
• Ensure all bakery products are prepared according to Bean Brew & Beyond standards.
• Desserts & PastryAssist with the preparation and production of café-style desserts and baked desserts.
• Prepare batters, fillings, toppings, frostings, sauces and other dessert components as required.
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, presentation and portioning.
• Support the development and testing of new desserts and seasonal bakery products.
• Ensure desserts are produced according to approved recipes and presentation standards.
• Recipe DevelopmentAssist in developing and testing new bakery and dessert recipes.
• Improve existing recipes based on quality, consistency, cost and customer feedback.
• Maintain accurate recipe cards and production specifications.
• Suggest new ideas and techniques to improve the bakery offering.
• Help standardize recipes so that products can be consistently replicated.
• Production PlanningPlan daily bakery production according to expected sales and operational requirements.
• Ensure products are ready according to café opening and service schedules.
• Maintain appropriate production levels to avoid both shortages and excessive wastage.
• Coordinate with the kitchen team regarding bakery requirements for daily operations.
• Organize fermentation, proofing and baking schedules efficiently.
• Quality ControlCheck all finished products for quality before they are sent for service.
• Maintain high standards of taste, freshness, texture, appearance and consistency.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to dough development, fermentation, proofing and baking.
• Ensure products that do not meet company standards are not served.
• Maintain consistent standards across every production batch.
• Cost & Waste ControlFollow recipes and ingredient quantities accurately.
• Maintain proper portion and weight control.
• Monitor bakery production yields and ingredient usage.
• Minimize unnecessary production and wastage.
• Follow FIFO and proper storage practices.
• Report unusual wastage, ingredient issues or quality concerns to the Kitchen Manager.
• Contribute towards improving bakery margins through efficient production and ingredient utilization.
• Hygiene & Food SafetyMaintain a clean, organized and hygienic bakery workstation.
• Follow all company food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Ensure ingredients and finished products are properly stored, labelled and dated.
• Follow proper temperature control and storage procedures.
• Prevent cross-contamination and manage allergens appropriately.
• Clean and sanitize bakery equipment and work areas after use.
• Follow applicable UAE food safety regulations.
• Equipment & MaintenanceOperate bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure ovens, mixers, proofers, refrigerators and other equipment are used correctly.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Identify basic equipment issues and immediately report maintenance requirements.
• Ensure equipment is switched off, cleaned and secured according to SOPs.
• InventoryMonitor daily consumption of bakery ingredients.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Check incoming ingredients for quality and freshness.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Inform the Kitchen Manager of upcoming requirements and potential shortages.
• Teamwork & TrainingWork closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team.
• Coordinate with other kitchen members to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support and train junior team members in basic bakery techniques when required.
• Maintain a positive and professional working environment.
• Assist the wider kitchen team during busy periods when necessary.
• Candidate RequirementsEssential2–4+ years of professional bakery experience in a café, bakery, restaurant, hotel or similar environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of bread production and dough handling.
• Good understanding of fermentation and proofing.
• Hands-on experience with sourdough and naturally fermented doughs is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of baking temperatures, oven management and production timing.
• Experience in preparing café-style desserts and baked desserts.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety.
• Ability to independently manage daily bakery production.
• Comfortable working early morning shifts when required.
• PreferredBakery, pastry or culinary qualification.
• UAE café, bakery or hotel experience.
• Experience in artisan bakery production.
• Experience with recipe development and standardization.
• Knowledge of bakery costing and yield management.
• Food safety / HACCP certification.
• Experience working in a specialty café environment.
• Key SkillsBread making
• Dough handling
• Fermentation
• Proofing
• Sourdough management
• Baking
• Dessert preparation
• Pastry fundamentals
• Recipe development
• Production planning
• Quality control
• Cost and waste control
• Inventory management
• Food safety
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail

KPIsThe Baker will be responsible for maintaining:

• Consistent bakery quality
• Daily production completion
• Product freshness
• Fermentation and proofing consistency
• Recipe adherence
• Production efficiency
• Controlled bakery wastage
• Ingredient utilization
• Food safety and hygiene standards
• Accurate production planning
• Consistent portion and product specifications
• Development of new bakery and dessert products

Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a hands-on, passionate and disciplined baker who understands that consistency is as important as creativity.

You should be comfortable working independently, managing production schedules and maintaining high standards even during busy café operations.

We are particularly looking for someone who has a strong understanding of artisan bread making and fermentation, while also being capable of handling the café's dessert and bakery requirements.

Most importantly, you should take pride in producing fresh, high-quality products every day and be willing to continuously experiment, learn and improve.

If you are passionate about baking and want to be part of building the bakery program at Bean Brew & Beyond, we would love to hear from you.