Head Baker Monday - Friday

Gather & Gather UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gather & Gather UK is seeking a Head Baker to lead bakery initiatives and mentor staff across locations. This role includes developing innovative bakery products, ensuring quality standards, and engaging with marketing efforts. A competitive annual salary of £39,000 plus benefits ensures a strong emphasis on employee support and development.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Wellbeing initiatives

Family-friendly support

Social events

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery management and training.
• Proven ability to develop new bakery products.
• Strong mentoring and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new bakery initiatives for Gather & Gather.
• Train bakers on standards, techniques, and safety.
• Produce bakery items for central London locations.

Skills

Baking techniques

Food safety

Hygiene practices

Job description

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Ireland's most distinctive workplace catering experts. We are passionate about great food and great coffee, and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything we do. We are currently recruiting for a Head Baker.

Location: Gather and Gather Sites

Rate of Pay: £39,000 per annum plus travel expenses

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new bakery initiatives for G&G
• Train and embed bakery standards across the G&G estate
• Support within-house marketing campaigns
• Produce bakery items for central London locations
• Support sales presentations
• Support client events
• Mentor and train bakers on baking techniques, food safety, and hygiene practices

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather comes with many perks! We prioritize our people, offering a range of benefits to support your well-being and development.

• Personal development and training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
• Family-friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with leadership
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and awards
• Long service awards
• Access to high street discount vouchers