Baker and Laminating Chef

Baker – Naya Mayfair

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Baker to join our culinary team at Naya Mayfair, a luxury patisserie built on over 40 years of pastry tradition, now brought into a modern, high-end London concept.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bread and viennoiserie production, with solid experience in laminated doughs, enriched doughs, and fermentation. You will be responsible for ensuring that all baked goods are produced to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.

This role requires precision, discipline, and a genuine feel for dough, alongside a solid understanding of food safety and hygiene practices. You must be able to perform consistently in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, often working early morning shifts to have fresh product ready for opening.

You will play a key role in producing our daily bakery range, maintaining standards, and supporting the development of seasonal and signature items.

If you are serious about baking and want to grow within a luxury brand with real career progression, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, prove, and bake a range of premium breads, viennoiserie, and baked goods following established Naya recipes
• Produce laminated doughs (croissant, pain au chocolat, Danish) to consistent, high standards
• Manage fermentation, proving schedules, and oven timings to ensure fresh product is ready for service
• Ensure all production meets strict quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Assist in the development of new and seasonal bakery items
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and food safety (HACCP) compliance at all times
• Work closely with the pastry team to ensure efficient production and smooth kitchen operations
• Monitor stock levels and support inventory control and ordering
• Participate in training and continuously improve technical skills and product knowledge

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role within an artisan bakery, patisserie, hotel, or restaurant
• Strong knowledge of bread making, lamination, and viennoiserie production
• Understanding of fermentation, dough handling, and sourdough/levain is highly desirable
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn and grow
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and busy trading periods
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Naya

• Be part of a brand built on 40+ years of pastry tradition
• Work in a luxury Mayfair environment with high standards
• Real career development and internal progression opportunities
• Strong team culture focused on quality and growth
• Competitive salary + strong service charge earnings

Apply Now

If you are ready to take your baking skills to the next level and be part of a growing, high-end concept, apply today.

Immediate start available | Fast hiring process

Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Experience:

• laminating: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person