Head Baker - Cobham

Gail's Limited; Cobham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known bakery chain in Cobham is seeking a Head Baker to lead the team in producing top-quality bread and cakes. The ideal candidate should have proven experience, strong leadership qualities, and a passion for baking. The role requires early morning starts and offers perks such as free food, discounts, and development programs. Join us to be part of a vibrant bakery environment and help create delicious products for our customers.

Benefits

Free food and drink when working

50% off food and drink when not working

Pension Scheme

Discounts from high-street retailers

24 hour GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Twice yearly pay review

Development programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in baking, particularly bread and cakes.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain high food safety standards.
• Good communication skills to manage team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in producing high-quality baked goods.
• Train and develop team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain organization in the bakery.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Food safety standards

Communication

Job description

Head Baker - Cobham

Employer
Gail's

Location
Cobham, Surrey

Salary
Starting from £12.10 up to £13.50 per hour

Closing date
17 Oct 2025

Sector
Chef jobs, Baker, Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Waiting Staff, Retail jobs, Retail Assistant

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

Head Baker - Cobham

If you love the smell of freshly baked bread and always work with a smile, then please read on!

We are looking for Head Bakers who have a passion to join the GAIL's family and for training and developing others. You should be motivated by taking charge and want to be a positive role model. With no day being the same, you must be organised and clear talking to maximise your teams' potential and to deliver our fresh food, bread and cakes to high standards whilst maintaining food safety standards.

You will be proving and baking items for our beautifully presented displays and know our products and recipes inside out.

Our bakeries open early so typically Kitchen Team Members will start early too - it will vary between bakeries but typically around 5:30am - 6:30am.

As appreciation for being a Head Baker with great execution and effective leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including:

• Free food and drink when working
• 50% off food and drink when not working
• Pension Scheme
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24 hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Twice yearly pay review
• Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's

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