Baker – Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne
This is not a production-line bakery.
This is not a back-of-house role where your work goes unnoticed.
And this is not a job for someone who simply wants to follow recipes.
Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne is one of Melbourne's most exciting and talked-about food destinations— food market hall that celebrates authentic craftsmanship, quality ingredients, and the people behind great food.
We're looking for a passionate and skilled Baker who takes pride in their craft and wants to create exceptional breads, pastries, and baked goods in a vibrant environment unlike anywhere else in Melbourne.
If you love the art of baking, enjoy working with premium ingredients, and want your products to be experienced by thousands of guests in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
- Work in one of Melbourne's most unique and dynamic food destinations.
- Create high-quality artisan breads and baked goods using traditional techniques.
- Be part of a team that values authenticity, craftsmanship, and excellence.
- Opportunity to grow your skills and build your reputation within a respected hospitality brand.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
The Role
This is a hands-on baking role for someone who genuinely loves the craft.
You'll be responsible for:
- Mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking a range of artisan breads and baked products.
- Maintaining exceptional quality and consistency across all products.
- Managing daily production schedules and ensuring products are delivered fresh and on time.
- Upholding food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
- Monitoring stock levels and ordering and inventory control.
- Working closely with the marketing, events and operations teams.
- Contributing ideas for new products, seasonal offerings, and continuous improvement.
About You
- Previous experience as a Baker in a commercial bakery, restaurant, café, hotel, or hospitality venue.
- Strong knowledge of bread-making and other bakery item techniques, fermentation, and baking processes
- Passionate about quality ingredients and traditional baking methods.
- Reliable, organised, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Available for early morning, weekend, and public holiday shifts as required.
- A team player who takes pride in producing outstanding products every day.
Why This Role?
Because this is an opportunity to be part of a venue that stands apart.
At Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne, food is at the centre of everything we do. We celebrate artisans, makers, and craftspeople who are passionate about their work. If you're looking for more than just another bakery job and want to be part of a destination that showcases great food, great people, and authentic hospitality, this is the role for you.
Apply now with your resume and tell us why you're passionate about baking!
Pay: $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
