Head Baker - South Korea

About the Role

La Cabra is seeking a Head Baker to lead our bakery production in Seoul. This role is responsible for overseeing the quality, consistency, and efficiency of our operations while upholding the brand’s global standards.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for our Seoul bakery production. You will guide a multicultural team of bakers and pastry chefs, building a foundation for scalable growth without compromising on craftsmanship. Working closely with the regional leadership, you will ensure that La Cabra’s vision is translated into high-quality products while driving innovation in both process and product development.

This role requires a balance of technical artisan expertise and strategic leadership to ensure strong alignment with our brand identity.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Quality

• Lead daily bakery operations, ensuring production meets demand while maintaining the highest quality standards.

• Supervise the preparation of all breads, viennoiserie, and pastries, ensuring adherence to recipes, processes, and brand guidelines.

• Oversee product development and testing, introducing new recipes and seasonal items aligned with brand philosophy.

• Ensure consistency in product standards across all shifts and locations.

• Manage inventory of raw materials, monitor ingredient quality, and collaborate with procurement teams on sourcing.

Leadership & Team Management

• Recruit, train, and mentor bakery staff, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning.

• Develop structured training programs to improve technical skills across the team.

• Implement scheduling and labor planning to ensure efficient operations.

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain and enforce hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety standards.

• Implement production workflows and systems to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.

• Collaborate with Retail and Marketing teams to plan launches, campaigns, and seasonal menus.

• Provide input into equipment needs and bakery layout for optimal production flow.

Innovation & Brand Development

• Research global baking trends, ingredients, and techniques to keep the brand at the forefront of the industry.

• Collaborate with the R&D team and Global Bakery Manager to create innovative products that reflect both tradition and modernity.

• Ensure all products embody the premium, artisan ethos of the brand.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years of professional baking experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (Head Baker / Executive Baker / Bakery Manager).

• Expertise in artisan bread and viennoiserie (laminated doughs, sourdough, long-fermentation methods).

• Proven ability to lead and train diverse teams in high-volume, premium-quality environments.

• Strong understanding of ingredient sourcing, fermentation processes, and bakery science.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Familiarity with international bakery operations is a strong advantage.

• Familiarity with productivity and task management apps (E.g. Notion, etc.)