Senior Artisan Baker-Leadership position

Senior Artisan Baker (Full Time) – Leadership Opportunity

Dench Bakers Pty Ltd
Abbotsford, Melbourne VIC
Bakers & Pastry Chefs (Trades & Services)
Full-Time | $70,000–$80,000 per annum

About Us

At Dench Bakers, we are passionate about crafting exceptional bread, pastries, and cakes. We take pride in producing top-quality artisan baked goods using traditional methods, and we thrive on our commitment to excellence.

With a strong focus on wholesale production servicing clients across Victoria, our business is dynamic, fast-paced, and values-driven. We believe in quality, consistency, and creating a workplace where people love what they do.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Artisan Baker to join our team in Abbotsford. This is not just a baking role, it's an opportunity for someone who's ready to step up, contribute to the growth of the team, and progress into a leadership or management position.

Reporting to the Head Baker, you'll work closely with our senior team to deliver high-quality products, support staff training, and help shape the bakery's future direction.

Key Responsibilities

Mixing and shaping sourdough and time-dough breads

Hand moulding and finishing of a range of artisan products

Operating both rack and deck ovens with precision and care

Maintaining product quality, consistency, and attention to detail

Supporting day-to-day operations and workflow management

Training and mentoring junior team members

Contributing ideas to product development and process improvement

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring:

Strong, confident leadership skills with a proven ability to guide, support, and hold a team accountable

A genuine passion for artisan baking and a deep understanding of traditional methods

A proactive and hands-on approach with a focus on teamwork and communication

The ability to provide clear direction, give feedback, and lead by example

Experience in recipe development or a creative interest in product improvement

A desire to grow into a management role, contributing to strategy and operations

Prior experience in team leadership or staff training (highly regarded)

Shifts & Hours

This is a full-time position, working five days per week across Monday to Sunday. We aim to provide consistent days off each week, including one day off on the weekend.

Example shifts include:

Mixing Shift: 8:30am – 4:30pm

What We Offer

Work alongside an experienced and supportive team that values collaboration and quality

Consistent hours and excellent working conditions

The opportunity to grow into a management or leadership position

A values-led culture that respects both your craft and your work-life balance

Apply Now

If you're an experienced baker who's ready to step up and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as an Artisan Baker? Do you have professional baking experience?

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BREAD BY DENCH BAKERS

Dench Bakers use fully certified Australian organic flours. The bakers at Dench use natural yeasts and traditional European methods to make bread that has been hand-moulded and baked on the hearth of the oven, to give a product that is nutritious and hearty with a wonderfully dark and flavoursome crust.

WHO ARE DENCH BAKERS?

Dench Bakers have been baking artisan style bread since February 2005, when we started supplying the hospitality industry and public from our shop located in Fitzroy North. During that time we have provided a number of successful and well-known cafes and restaurants with quality hand-made sourdough and specialty breads.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

BREAD BY DENCH BAKERS

Dench Bakers use fully certified Australian organic flours. The bakers at Dench use natural yeasts and traditional European methods to make bread that has been hand-moulded and baked on the hearth of the oven, to give a product that is nutritious and hearty with a wonderfully dark and flavoursome crust.

WHO ARE DENCH BAKERS?

Dench Bakers have been baking artisan style bread since February 2005, when we started supplying the hospitality industry and public from our shop located in Fitzroy North. During that time we have provided a number of successful and well-known cafes and restaurants with quality hand-made sourdough and specialty breads.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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