Overview
Japanese Baker Jobs in Dubai at Yamanote Atelier Restaurant
We are looking for an exceptionally talented and creative Japanese Baker –to strengthen our bakery production team. This role is ideal for an experienced baker with a passion for authentic Japanese baking, product innovation, and culinary excellence.
The successful candidate will play a key role in creating new bakery concepts, enhancing existing recipes, maintaining the highest quality standards, and leading a skilled production team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the production & Research & Development (R&D) function for Japanese breads, pastries, desserts, and baked products.
- Develop innovative, commercially successful bakery products while preserving authentic Japanese flavours and techniques.
- Create seasonal menus, limited-edition products, and signature bakery items.
- Improve existing recipes by enhancing taste, texture, appearance, shelf life, and production efficiency.
- Lead the daily production of premium Japanese breads and pastries, ensuring consistency and exceptional quality.
- Standardize recipes, production methods, and product specifications.
- Train, mentor, and develop the bakery team on Japanese baking techniques and quality standards.
- Work closely with management, marketing, and operations to launch new products successfully.
- Monitor food trends and introduce innovative ideas that strengthen the brand’s market position.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and quality assurance standards.
- Manage production planning, ingredient utilization, and waste control.
Requirements:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Japanese bakery operations, including experience as a Head Baker, Executive Baker, or R&D Bakery Chef.
- Proven expertise in authentic Japanese breads and pastries, including:
- Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread)
- Hokkaido Milk Bread
- Melon Pan
- Anpan
- Kare Pan (Japanese Curry Bread)
- Matcha and Red Bean Pastries
- Japanese Croissants
- Artisan Breads
- Sandwich Breads
- Demonstrated experience in bakery product innovation and commercial product development.
- Strong understanding of dough fermentation, lamination, proofing, baking science, and ingredient functionality.
- Experience in recipe costing, product standardization, and large-scale bakery production.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and quality management systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Japanese nationality or significant professional bakery experience in Japan is highly preferred.
- Professional bakery or culinary qualifications.
- Experience working with premium bakery cafés or multi-unit bakery operations.
- Good communication skills in English.
Send your CV to [email protected]
Work Location: In person
Title: Japanese Baker
Company: Yamanote Atelier Restaurant
Location: Dubai
