Head Baker & Team Leader — Elevate Fresh Breads Daily

Gail's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & drink

Discounted meals

Holiday entitlement

Long service holiday

Salary review

Pension scheme

Development programmes

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Gail's is seeking a Head Baker who will lead and develop the bakery team, ensuring exceptional quality across bread, cakes and displays. You will be responsible for training staff and maintaining early morning production schedules to meet store deadlines.

You will oversee baking accuracy, uphold food safety standards, and model a positive, organized leadership style to maximise team potential. Competitive benefits and progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in bakery operations.
• Ability to train and develop others.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prove and bake items for displays and ensure products are up to standard.
• Lead and mentor kitchen team, ensuring high performance.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene across bakery operations.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Organised

Job description

Gail's is seeking a Head Baker who will lead and develop the bakery team, ensuring exceptional quality across bread, cakes and displays. You will be responsible for training staff and maintaining early morning production schedules to meet store deadlines.

You will oversee baking accuracy, uphold food safety standards, and model a positive, organized leadership style to maximise team potential. Competitive benefits and progression opportunities available.