Head of Pastry/Bakery

Bvsg Ev; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

28 days annual leave including bank-h"

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and career developm"}

Cycle to Work scheme

Onsite staff facilities

Discounts for colleagues and family

Birthday leave

Job summary

Bvsg Ev in Warrington is seeking a Head of Pastry & Bakery to lead a busy bakery operation delivering artisan pastries for the Food Hall and outlets. Daytime hours, no nights, with generous benefits and an opportunity to shape an innovative bakery offering.

You will manage a team of eight, drive production standards, cost control and stock planning, while fostering creativity and high quality across all products.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a bakery or pastry team at a senior level.
• Excellent artisan pastry and bakery production skills.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and health & safety.
• Experience with stock control, ordering and cost management.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a team.
• Excellent organisational and production planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Bakery & Pastry team of eight colleagues.
• Oversee daily production for the Food Hall and outlets.
• Manage food GP% and ensure efficient, profitable production.
• Complete daily and weekly ordering of ingredients and supplies.
• Carry out monthly stock audits and maintain stock control.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety and safety procedures.
• Develop innovative and on-trend bakery products, including costing.
• Coach and inspire the team to deliver exceptional quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Artisan pastry production

HACCP knowledge

Stock control

Cost management

Production planning

Food safety

Innovation

Job description

Head of Pastry & Bakery

Location: Warrington

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Hours: Daytime shifts only - 6:00am to 2:00pm

Benefits;

• £38,000 annual salary

• Daytime shifts only (6:00am-2:00pm)

• No night time shifts, no evening work

• Every other weekend off(following probation)

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with service

• Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday off

• Free onsite parking

• Colleague discount from day one on food, drink and products

• Family & Friends discount days

• Birthday leave

• Company pension scheme

• Long service awards

• Colleague recognition schemes

• Free colleague and family events

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Onsite colleague bistro and excellent staff facilities

• Discounted gym membership

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Are you an experienced bakery professional with a passion for artisan pastries, cakes, bakes and leading high-performing teams? We are looking for a talented Head of Pastry & Bakery to lead a busy bakery operation in Warrington, producing exceptional products for both the Food Hall and food outlets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business offering an excellent work-life balance with daytime hours only, generous benefits and the chance to shape an innovative bakery offering.

Working Pattern

• Daytime hours

• During probation: 5/7 days per week

• Following successful probation: 6 days on / 4 days off rota( every other weekend off )

• Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Easter Sunday all Off

The Role

As Head of Pastry & Bakery, you will lead a team of eight colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of production, quality and consistency across all bakery and pastry products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a Bakery & Pastry team of 8 colleagues.

• Overseeing the daily production of bakery and pastry products for both the Food Hall and outlets

• Managing food GP% and ensuring efficient, profitable production.

• Completing daily and weekly ordering of ingredients and supplies.

• Carrying out monthly stock audits and maintaining accurate stock control.

• Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, food safety and Health & Safety procedures.

• Developing innovative and on trend new bakery and pastry products, including product costing.

• Coaching and inspiring your team to consistently deliver exceptional quality.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Head Pastry chef, Baker, Senior Baker or in a similar leadership role.

• Excellent artisan pastry and bakery production skills.

• Proven experience managing, coaching and developing a team.

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and Health & Safety legislation.

• Experience with stock control, ordering and cost management.

• Excellent organisational and production planning skills.

• A genuine passion for innovation and creating outstanding bakery products.

If you're a passionate Pastry chef or bakery leader looking for a role that combines creativity, leadership and an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.