Head Baker job (M/F) in Cairo, Egypt
To be discussed
Job description
A newly renovated, 400m² bistro and boulangerie concept in a prestigious Cairo location, offering breakfast and lunch (and possibly dinner service in the future), across 120–150 covers, including a terrace, is seeking a Head Baker to build and lead its bakery program from pre-opening through daily production.
The ideal candidate will bring genuine mastery of natural leaven and long fermentation techniques, shaped by experience at houses such as Hart (Copenhagen), Tartine (San Francisco), Andersen & Maillard, Juno Bakery, Eric's, Toad Bakery, or Fortitude Bakehouse (London).
Responsibilities
- Design and lead the bakery program, including sourdough and other artisan bread lines
- Oversee daily production at scale to meet the demands of 120–150 covers
- Manage fermentation schedules, quality control, and consistency
- Train and supervise the bakery team
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Collaborate with the executive chef and pastry chef on menu integration
- Manage sourcing, inventory, and cost control for the bakery section
Requirements
- Genuine expertise in natural leaven and long fermentation baking, shaped by experience at houses such as Hart (Copenhagen), Tartine (San Francisco), Andersen & Maillard, Juno Bakery, Eric's, Toad Bakery, or Fortitude Bakehouse (London)
- Experience managing high-volume production, not only boutique-scale
- Ideally has participated in a bakery launch or opening, not only ongoing operations
- Comfortable relocating internationally
Work conditions
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Accommodation: Provided, plus return flights and a company car
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Start date: As soon as possible, ahead of launch (post-Ramadan 2027)
Salary
US $85,000 gross/year | EU 70,000 gross/year, open to negotiation and depending on candidate's profile and experience
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Hi, my name is Stephanie. I am a highly motivated and adaptable professional with excellent organisational and communication skills. After over 10 years in the yachting industry, I decided to transfer my skills to a land-based role and contribute to sourcing talented individuals for the luxury sector. Skilled at understanding a position, talent, and a client’s needs, I focus on finding the ideal match and building lasting relationships. I value high-quality service for both my clients and candidates.
