Head Baker

Berkeley Scott; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent culinary establishment in South Kensington is seeking a skilled Head Baker or Café Head Chef to lead its new restaurant and café. You'll create diverse menus and be responsible for baking fresh items daily while ensuring high kitchen standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a love for seasonal produce. The role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 plus service charge.

Qualifications

• Experienced in creating diverse café menus.
• Adept at baking and preparing fresh dishes daily.
• Proficient in managing kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop the café's menu with fresh items.
• Bake cakes, pastries, and prepare light seasonal dishes.
• Support Executive Chef in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Ability to create and cost menus

Hands-on cooking and baking

Knowledge of seasonal, produce-led food

Job description

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We are looking for a strong Head Baker or Cafe Head Chef to lead a recent new opening – a restaurant, neighbourhood café, and events space – located in the heart of South Kensington. Housed in a beautifully restored Grade II-listed townhouse, this venue combines elegant design with laid-back service, offering a relaxed yet refined setting across a vibrant dining room, Private Dining Room, and dedicated Function Room.

• Casual dining setting and menu with fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, and pastries
• Up to 50 covers per service – Open daytime from Tuesday to Saturday
• Creative food focusing on flavours rather than presentation, working under the guidance of a Michelin-starred Executive Chef
• Small team of chefs
• Casual service and environment, yet a beautifully restored restaurant and kitchen with brand-new equipment
• Salary of £42,000 per annum + service charge (around £47,000+)

What you’ll be doing:

• Create the menu for the Café within the restaurant, including lunch and baked items, and develop and cost the goods to support the growth of the newly opened café.

• Bake and cook fresh items daily – cakes, pastries, breads, tarts – and prepare light seasonal dishes like salads, soups, and sandwiches.

The ideal Head Baker or Café Head Chef must be very hands-on with strong leadership skills and a deep love of produce-led, seasonal food. You’ll support the Executive Chef in day-to-day operations, run the kitchen in their absence, and take ownership of kitchen standards, menu ideas, service, and team development.

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