Head Baker
Join a Bakery That Takes Pride in Great Bread!
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Head Baker to lead our night shift team in a fast-paced artisan bakery environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled baker who loves quality products, enjoys leading people, and wants to play a key role in a growing bakery operation.
You’ll work alongside the Production Manager to deliver exceptional breads and pastries while building a positive, high-performing team culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead, train and inspire the night bakery team to consistently deliver outstanding artisan breads and baked goods
- Use your expertise in dough handling, shaping, fermentation and baking techniques to maintain exceptional product quality
- Work closely with the Production Manager to improve efficiency, consistency and production performance
- Support and develop team members through coaching, training and hands-on leadership
- Ensure excellent food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve yields and streamline bakery operations
- Organise staffing and production flow to ensure smooth and efficient night shift running
- Maintain high standards across the bakery and ensure audit readiness
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a senior or head baker within an artisan or high-volume bakery
- Strong knowledge of bread production, fermentation, proofing and baking processes
- Confident leadership skills with experience managing and motivating bakery teams
- Passion for artisan baking and producing high-quality products
- Excellent organisation and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety regulations
- Reliable, hands-on and committed to maintaining high standards every day
Hours:
45 hours per week – Any 5 days out of 7
Shift: 17:00-02:00
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to lead a skilled bakery team
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and passionate working environment
- Be part of a bakery focused on quality, craftsmanship and continuous improvement
- Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
- 50% discount
- 28 days holiday
- Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
- 24-hour GP service
- Cycle to work scheme
If you’re a talented baker ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
For any other information please call Lidia on (phone number removed).
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