Head Baker

As a long-standing bakery with a strong local reputation, Moxons Bakery proudly provides fresh, high-quality bakery products to the Armidale community six days a week. With three retail outlets, along with wholesale and catering operations, our business is diverse, fast-paced, and growing.

Why Join Us?

We are passionate about our craft, our customers, our community and our staff. We are also excited about the future and the opportunities ahead as we continue to grow.

You'll enjoy:

· Stable fortnight roster, Sunday to Thursday / Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

· A senior leadership role in a respected and growing regional bakery

· Autonomy to improve operations and influence key decisions

· Great salary, work-life balance, and supportive owners invested in your success

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can lead from the front, manage bakery operations effectively, motivate a team, and maintain consistently high product standards.

· Lead the bakery team and oversee daily bakehouse operations

· Manage costs, wages, stock, and ordering to protect profitability

· Improve systems, reduce waste, and drive operational efficiency

· Build a positive team culture and support business growth with the owner

· Combine hands-on leadership with strong commercial and operational oversight

About You

Along with a strong work ethic, you will ideally bring:

· Proven experience leading a bakery, bakehouse, or similar food production operation

· Full Australian working rights - sponsorship is not available for this role

· Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to team performance

· Solid commercial understanding of costs, margins, and profitability

· Experience managing stock, ordering, labour, waste, and daily operations

· A practical, quality-focused problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Head Baker, Senior Baker, Bakery Manager, or Production Bakery Leader looking for your next opportunity in regional New South Wales, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today to paul@moxons.com.au with a brief cover letter and your up to date resume outlining your recent experience.

More information about the role and expectations of the position is available on application.

Job summary

Great opportunity to bring your creative flair to a long standing business. Autonomy in the role. Armidale is a relaxed yet vibrant city.

Key selling points

• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities
• Work with a team that truly supports and uplifts each other

Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free food
• Housing allowance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person