Bakery Lead

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Company Details
Industry: Food Production
Description: Greenspoon Kenya is the online store for people who care about what they eat. Founded in September 2016, Greenspoon was born of a desire to support artisan producers in Kenya, and at the same time provide increased transparency to consumers around the provenance of their food. We are proud to be the first online retail store specifically geared towards showcasing high quality, artisan products, largely made in Kenya. Greenspoon aims to change the way people shop for food: by providing greater transparency, we aim to foster greater consciousness around how and what to buy. We want to see our economy and our local producers grow with greater support from consumers.
Job Description

At Greenspoon, we are building the biggest online bakery and are on the lookout for a passionate Bakery Lead to help us produce quality bread and pastry in Kenya. This is a rare opportunity to build a bakery from scratch. You will have the unique chance to design, set up, and lead the entire bakery operation under the trusted Greenspoon brand. This role demands an entrepreneurial mindset and a hands-on, get-things-done approach. If you have ever dreamed of crafting your own bakery with full support from a company that values quality, sustainability, and innovation, this is your moment.

 

This role is perfect for someone who loves the science and soul of baking, understands the ins and outs of kitchen operations, and is ready to roll up their sleeves and build something beautiful.

 

Responsibilities

 

Lead the development of our full bakery line - from sourdoughs to sandwich loaves, baguettes to brioches, and sweet and savoury pastries

 

Set up the bakery with the right equipment and layout for quality and efficiency

 

Build and train a small but mighty team of bakers

 

Develop recipes and processes that are easy to follow and consistently excellent

 

Work closely with our procurement and packaging teams to source the best ingredients and pack products beautifully

 

Plan production schedules to match demand and reduce waste

 

Cost recipes and ensure good margins without compromising on quality

 

Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and food safety

 

What we are looking for:

 

Deep hands-on baking experience, in sourdough and yeasted breads

 

Strong pastry skills and a love for laminated doughs, tarts, etc.

 

Proven experience running or helping run a bakery operation

 

A practical understanding of equipment, costing, production planning, and packaging

 

Ability to lead and train others - this is a working lead role, not just a manager’s desk

 

Someone who takes pride in their work and wants to build something that makes people happy

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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