Head Baker

Flow Recruitment Ltd; Bakewell CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisan coffee shop operator in Bakewell is seeking a Head Baker to lead production in a new bakery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pastry with a focus on lamination, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high food safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing brand and play a key role in developing exceptional baked goods.

Qualifications

• Strong background in pastry and lamination.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations.
• Experience in managing a team and recipe development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a small team of bakers.
• Develop recipes and menu costs.
• Control stock and inventory.
• Prepare a range of baked products.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and safety regulations.

Skills

Lamination experience

Food safety knowledge

Creativity

Reliability

Quality driven

Organizational skills

Job description

Our client is a innovative and leading Artisan Coffee shop operator. They are looking for a hands‑on Head Baker to lead production in our brand new bakery. Known for our exceptional coffee and a relaxed, welcoming environment, Our clients store has become a hub for the local community. The team is at the core of the business, and they constantly strive to take care of their customers and improve upon what they do. We are soon opening a second site, in which there will be a fully equipped bakery. Our clients new store will be a home to exceptional coffee and exceptional baked goods. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Head Baker to head up this new venture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pastry and lamination, and be committed to building the bakery at organisation long‑term. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone to work with an established brand, to build something from the ground up, and deliver something truly special.

Responsibilities

• Managing and leading a small team of bakers. Nurturing and developing staff
• Work with the owner to continually refine the bakery offering
• Recipe development and menu costing
• Stock control, ordering and inventory counts
• Prepare and bake a range of products, including pastries, cakes, and bread.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, ensuring food safety regulations are being followed at all times

Skills

• Previous experience in lamination and bread is essential
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices and regulations
• Innovative, creative, reliable, determined to be the best
• Collaborative
• Quality driven, with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills, and able to manage own workload
• Experienced with costing recipes and meeting GP targets is a bonus