Head Baker & Team Leader: Mentor & Elevate Fresh Bakes

GAIL's Bread; Grays; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food

Staff discount

Holiday allowance

Pension

Development programme

AVIVA health & wellbeing

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Refer-a-friend bonus

Health cash plans

Salary sacrifice schemes

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

24 hour GP service

Cycle to work

Job summary

GAIL's Bread is seeking a Head Baker to lead and develop a bakery team, taking charge of daily operations and ensuring top quality bread, cakes, and displays. You will manage early shifts and uphold strict food safety standards while inspiring the team to perform at their best.

You will prove and bake items for attractive displays, know products inside out, and act as a positive role model. A passion for training others and delivering exceptional customer experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a bakery or food service environment.
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Sound understanding of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the bakery team to deliver high standards of bread and cakes.
• Oversee baking, proving and display preparations.
• Ensure food safety practices and HACCP principles are followed.
• Coordinate early start shifts (approx 5:30am–6:30am) and daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Organisational skills

Food safety awareness

Job description

GAIL's Bread is seeking a Head Baker to lead and develop a bakery team, taking charge of daily operations and ensuring top quality bread, cakes, and displays. You will manage early shifts and uphold strict food safety standards while inspiring the team to perform at their best.

You will prove and bake items for attractive displays, know products inside out, and act as a positive role model. A passion for training others and delivering exceptional customer experience is essential.