HEAD BAKEROak Smoke Bakery | Baldoyle, Dublin
€20–€24 per hour, depending on experience | Full-time | 40–42 hours per week
Oak Smoke Bakery is a growing artisan wholesale bakery in Baldoyle, Dublin, supplying breads and pastries to restaurants, delis and pubs across Dublin.
We are looking for an experienced Head Baker to take responsibility for our day-to-day production and lead our team of four.
This is a hands-on leadership role, working directly with the owner. The successful candidate will be responsible for organising production, leading the team and ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, food safety and cleanliness.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily bakery production.
- Work hands-on with the team and oversee the full production process.
- Plan production according to wholesale orders and deadlines.
- Work confidently with different flours and high-hydration doughs.
- Manage sourdough production and our daily-maintained starter.
- Oversee mixing, fermentation, shaping, proofing and baking.
- Maintain consistent quality across breads and pastries.
- Train and support the bakery team.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, HSE, food safety and allergen requirements.
- Complete required production, cleaning, temperature and traceability paperwork.
- Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices.
- Identify problems, make decisions and take initiative to keep production running efficiently.
About You
- Minimum 5 years' professional bakery experience.
- Strong artisan and/or commercial bakery experience.
- Excellent knowledge of flour, fermentation and dough handling.
- Experience with sourdough and high-hydration doughs.
- Strong shaping, scoring and baking skills.
- Experience with breads such as sourdough, ciabatta, baguettes, focaccia and brioche.
- Wholesale/high-volume production experience is highly desirable.
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
- Good knowledge of HACCP, HSE and Irish food safety requirements.
- Highly organised, reliable and able to work independently.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Experience with croissants and laminated pastry is an advantage.
What We Offer
- €20–€24 per hour, depending on experience.
- Full-time, approximately 40–42 hours per week.
- Predominantly daytime shifts.
- Typically 5–6 days per week, depending on production requirements.
- Paid annual leave.
- Pension in accordance with applicable government requirements.
- A senior role with genuine responsibility in a growing artisan bakery.
- Direct collaboration with the owner.
Location
Oak Smoke Bakery, Grange Close, Baldoyle, Dublin
Right to Work
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in Ireland. We do not provide visa or work permit sponsorship.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and at least two professional references, along with a brief summary of your relevant bakery experience.
We are looking for someone who can take ownership of production, lead the team and help Oak Smoke Bakery continue to grow.
Pay: €20.00-€24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- head baker: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
