Bakery Supervisor

The Bertinet Bakery, based in Bath, has been crafting award winning breads, pastries, and cakes for over 18 years. We are a local, batch artisan bakery, proudly rooted in our community and dedicated to traditional methods, exceptional ingredients, and uncompromising quality. Every product is made with care, skill, and respect for the craft, delivering honest food that celebrates flavour, texture, and time.

Want to find out more? Visit our website at https://www.bertinetbakery.com/ and discover the craft behind every bake.

As a Bakery Supervisor, you will lead and support our baking team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily production, ensuring quality control, and managing a team of bakers to ensure smooth operations in our busy bakery.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee the daily production of bread, pastries, and baked goods, ensuring consistently high standards of quality, taste, and presentation while meeting agreed production schedules.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of bakers through clear direction, hands on support, regular briefings, and constructive feedback to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in the full baking process including preparation, mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking, ensuring strict adherence to recipes, traditional methods, and food safety standards.
• Manage operational efficiency by monitoring workflow, resolving production or equipment issues promptly, maintaining a clean and well organised bakery, and ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support the wider success of the bakery through effective stock control, ingredient management, equipment care, and involvement in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members to build a strong, skilled workforce.

About You

• Have previous experience in a bakery or food production environment, with a solid understanding of artisan bread and pastry techniques.
• Have strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate a team of bakers.
• Are organised, efficient, and able to manage production schedules and workflows effectively.
• Are passionate about quality baking and committed to maintaining the highest standards in everything they do.
• Have knowledge of health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and best practices in bakery hygiene.
• Are proactive in problem-solving and able to manage challenges during production.
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Location: Brassmill Ln, Bath BA1 3JN

Hours: 45 hours per week – Any 5 days out of 7

Shift: 5:00PM-2:00AM

Pay: £15.70 per hour

What’s in it for you:

• Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
• 50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory, The Flour Station Markets & The Bertinet Shop in Bath
• 28 days holiday
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24-hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme