Head Baker

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Baker to lead our culinary team. The successful candidate will oversee food production and preparation, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and presentation. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a professional with a strong background in the food baking industry to influence menu development and maintain exceptional kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Production: Weighing, measuring, mixing, kneading, and shaping doughs for breads and pastries using industrial or manual tools.
• Baking & Finishing: Operating ovens, monitoring baking times and temperatures, and applying decorations, glazes, or fillings.
• Quality & Safety: Maintaining strict food hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards to ensure fresh, safe products.
• Inventory Control: Monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and reducing waste through proper ingredient management.
• Customer Service: Managing custom orders, arranging displays, and serving customers if working in a retail environment. Indeed +6

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Skill: Experience with, or knowledge of, baking techniques and commercial kitchen machinery.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in measuring ingredients and decorating products.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs), stand for long periods, and work in warm, fast-paced environments.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and strict schedules. Indeed +4

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person