Head Baker

E C S I Ltd; Teddington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Free food & drinks on shift

Paid breaks

Career growth

Team discounts

Job summary

Colicci is seeking a talented Head Baker to lead the on-site bakery at Bushy Park, Teddington. You will produce breads, pastries and sweet treats, while developing seasonal ideas for the Colicci brand. This full-time role involves 48 hours per week and a focus on quality, consistency and efficiency.

You will manage a bakery team, train junior bakers, and work with Head Chefs and General Managers to keep offerings exciting and commercially successful. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in artisan bread and pastry making.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to train junior bakers.
• Strong organisational and stock control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bakery team and ensure consistent quality.
• Bake breads, pastries, cakes and treats using traditional methods.
• Develop seasonal products for Colicci locations.
• Oversee production planning, stock entry and stock reconciliation.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Head Chefs & General Managers to drive commercial success.

Skills

Artisan bread

Patisserie

Leadership

Team management

Stock management

Job description

**Job Ref:** COL1276. **Branch:** Bushy Park. **Location:** Bushy Park, Teddington. **Salary/Benefits:** up to £40,000 per annum. **Contract type:** Permanent. **Hours:** Full Time. **Hours per week:** 48. **Posted date:** 01/10/2026. **Closing date:** 01/11/2026. . Colicci is a **family-run hospitality brand,** proudly serving **London's iconic green spaces.** Our **Bushy Park café** is a **beloved destination** for locals and visitors, serving **expertly baked goods, handmade pastries, specialty coffee, and quality food made with care.**. . We're looking for a **talented and creative Head Baker** to take charge of our **on-site bakery**, producing **exceptional breads, pastries, and sweet treats**, while also developing **exciting seasonal products** to be featured across the wider **Colicci business**.. . If you have a **passion for artisan baking, an eye for detail, and love experimenting with seasonal flavours,** we want you on our team!. .

What You'll Be Doing:

• **Leading the bakery team** – ensuring consistency, training junior bakers, and inspiring creativity..
• **Baking with passion** – crafting a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, and sweet treats using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients..
• **Developing new seasonal products** – creating limited‑edition bakes to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients across Colicci's locations..
• **Managing production & stock –** overseeing ordering, stock take, entering stock, and stock reconciliation to maintain efficiency and reduce waste..
• **Ensuring excellence in hygiene & safety** – upholding the highest kitchen and food safety standards..
• **Collaborating with the Head Chefs & General Managers** – ensuring our bakery offerings stay exciting, innovative, and commercially successful..

What We're Looking For:

• **A passionate & skilled Baker** – with expertise in artisan bread and patisserie..
• **A creative innovator** – excited to experiment with flavours and develop seasonal products that set us apart..
• **A natural leader** – experienced in team management, training, and mentoring junior bakers..
• **An organised & efficient operator** – experienced in ordering, stock take, stock entry, and stock reconciliation..
• **A problem-solver** – able to think on your feet and handle the unexpected.
• **A detail-oriented professional** – ensuring precision in every bake..
• **A fast-paced operator** – able to deliver high volumes while maintaining quality..

Why Join Colicci?

• **Competitive salary + performance bonus** – your success is rewarded..
• **No late nights -** most of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer.
• **Free food & hot beverages on shift** - get to choose a menu item of your choice..
• **Paid breaks -** for all team members.
• **Exciting career growth** – be part of a thriving, growing business..
• **Team discounts –** enjoy 40% off across all our sites..
• **A supportive team culture** – where passion thrives..

**Please note** that unfortunately this **role does not qualify** for **visa sponsorship**. Applicants must have an **existing right to work in the UK** that does not require sponsorship.*. . Nestled in the historic Bushy Park, The Pheasantry cafe resides amongst stunning woodland. We have looked to reflect the nature and atmosphere of the surrounding parkland within the cafe interior.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 yearly

About E C S I Ltd:

Why Join Colicci?. . Competitive salary - proud to be a Living Wage employer. No late nights - most of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer. Free food & hot beverages on shift - get to choose a menu item of your