Head Baker

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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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