Franz Hofbauer
Summary
- Certified Master Baker with extensive experience in the Food & Beverage and Hospitality sectors, with a diverse background in international settings across Austria, Singapore, Canada, and Indonesia.
- Expertise in producing bread, rolls, and pastries, including Croissants and Danish pastries, in artisan-style and large quantities, consistently meeting high international quality and food safety standards. Proven ability to manage and collaborate with large, cross-functional, and multicultural teams to deliver multiple concurrent projects.
- Persuasive communicator with excellent presentation skills, adept at engaging clients, corporate partners, and stakeholders at all levels to drive business growth and achieve organizational KPIs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bakery Master / Consultant
FHBC Bakery Consulting
04.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
The Whole Kitchen Pte Ltd
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversee production planning, inventory management, quality control, staff management, menu development, food safety and sanitation, equipment maintenance, supplier relations, production scheduling, and health and safety compliance
- Established a Product Master List and a Raw Material Master List
- Led research and development of new products
- Guided and developed the bakery team to achieve high-performance levels
- Ensured the facility and equipment maintained high standards of functionality
- Monitored and enforced the highest hygiene and food safety standards based on HACCP guidelines
- Implemented strong personnel safety standards in alignment with OSH regulations
Master Baker / Bakery Mentor
Bakery Brera Pte Ltd
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted and advised management in daily bakery operations and recommended improvements
- Supported business expansion by planning and opening a Bakery Café at the National Museum of Singapore
- Established Product and Raw Material Master Lists
- Led research and development of new products
- Implemented a Recipe and Costing System
- Forecasted seasonal production volumes and executed pre-planning strategies effectively
- Streamlined customer flow and product processes for enhanced operational efficiency
Production Chef, Bakery / Pastry
Dnata Singapore Pte Ltd / Airline Catering (Emirates)
12.2017 - 10.2020
- Oversaw the production of bakery and pastry products, delivering 16,000 meals daily to 16 airlines
- Promoted to Production Chef, supervising 27 employees (up from 10)
- Re-established all recipes and costs, leading to quality improvements and annual savings of $27,500
- Conducted monthly checks on safety devices in bakery equipment to maintain a zero-accident record
- Improved productivity through better workflows, schedules, and equipment performance
- Reduced overtime by 60% within one year
- Participated in food presentations for international airline clients, such as Emirates, Lufthansa, and Swiss Air
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards based on ISO 22000 and HACCP guidelines
Bakery Manager
Marche Restaurants Pte Ltd
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Oversaw all baking operations for two bakeries, driving daily production with a team of 10 bakers
- Generated yearly sales forecasts, weekly sales reports against budgets, and daily cost and wastage control records
- Supplied fresh produce daily to four restaurants while managing raw material stocks
- Indirectly managed 11 staff members, overseeing rostering and career development
- Built a professional team of local 'Artisan Bakers,' achieving excellent product quality and increasing sales by 7% yearly
Plant Manager
Foodedge Gourmet Pte Ltd
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed food production activities at the food manufacturing plant in Singapore
- Coordinated and supervised manufacturing, storage, and distribution, overseeing 43 staff in 10 departments
- Improved communication and collaboration among staff, maintaining smooth daily operations
Chief Baker
Giant Hypermarkets (Cold Storage Singapore Pte Ltd)
09.2006 - 11.2014
- Established new bakeries in Giant Hypermarkets and developed products, recipes, and pricing
- Supervised a total of 53 staff across ten bakeries
- Launched the first in-house bakery in 2006 at Giant Vivo City and expanded to 8 bakeries by 2009
- Grew sales turnover by 14%, from 2009 to 2014
Education
Master’s Certificate - Bakery (equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree)
Chamber of Trade and Industry
01.1984
Apprenticeship Certificate -
Vocational Training Department of the Chamber of Trade and Economy for Upper Austria
01.1979
School-Leaving Certificate -
Vocational Training School
01.1978
School-Leaving Certificate -
Public Extended Elementary School
01.1975
Skills
- Certified Master Baker
- Food Safety Management
- Kitchen Management
- Large Scale Food Production
- Operations Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Team Supervision & Development
- Analytical & Detail-oriented
- Effective Communication
- Technically Inclined
Websites
Certification
- Currently pursuing an Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance 2.0 (ACLP 2.)
- SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace Programme, ROHEI Learning and Consulting, 2020
- ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems, SGS International Certification Services Singapore, 2020
- Internal Auditor Training Course, SGS International Certification Services Singapore, 2020
- Building Relationships through Effective Communication, Dale Carnegie Training, 2011
- HACCP Internal Auditing, SGS - Singapore, 2008
- Development of your HACCP Plan, Guelph Food Technology Centre, Canada, 2000
- Quality Service Program, Management Development Centre, Singapore Airlines, 1998
Workvisa
Singapore PR
Personal Information
- Available: Open to work
- Nationality: Austria
Timeline
Bakery Master / Consultant
FHBC Bakery Consulting
04.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
The Whole Kitchen Pte Ltd
12.2023 - 04.2024
Master Baker / Bakery Mentor
Bakery Brera Pte Ltd
06.2021 - 09.2023
Production Chef, Bakery / Pastry
Dnata Singapore Pte Ltd / Airline Catering (Emirates)
12.2017 - 10.2020
Bakery Manager
Marche Restaurants Pte Ltd
07.2015 - 11.2017
Plant Manager
Foodedge Gourmet Pte Ltd
12.2014 - 05.2015
Chief Baker
Giant Hypermarkets (Cold Storage Singapore Pte Ltd)
09.2006 - 11.2014
Master’s Certificate - Bakery (equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree)
Chamber of Trade and Industry
Apprenticeship Certificate -
Vocational Training Department of the Chamber of Trade and Economy for Upper Austria
School-Leaving Certificate -
Vocational Training School
School-Leaving Certificate -
Public Extended Elementary School
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