Head Pastry Chef Modern Bakery | £50K+ | Manchester

Corecruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a talented Head Pastry Chef at a modern bakery brand known for its viral treats. This role involves leading production for high-volume artisan cookies and pastries while fostering creativity and innovation. As the bakery expands internationally, you will have the chance to shape operations and influence the brand's growth. With a fun and relaxed atmosphere, this position offers the perfect blend of creative freedom and career advancement. If you're passionate about baking and thrive in energetic environments, this could be your dream job!

Benefits

Salary package of £50K+

Career growth opportunities

Creative freedom in baking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume pastry or bakery production.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and drive innovation in pastry and bakery items.
• Manage a small team while controlling costs and labor.

Skills

High-volume pastry production

Creativity in baking

Team leadership

Cost control

Social media savvy

Education

Experience in bakery production

Restaurant background

Job description

Head Pastry Chef Modern Bakery | £50K+ | Manchester

Lead production for one of London’s coolest bakery brands as they expand globally.

Job Role: Head Chef (Pastry/Bakery Production)
Food Style: High-volume artisan cookies, pastries & novelty bakes
Team Size: 10-12
Location: Manchester (with international expansion planned)

We’re thrilled to partner with a modern Bakehouse, a fast-growing bakery brand known for its creative, viral-worthy treats (like their famous cookies– 4K+ sold weekly!). They’re seeking a Head Chef to oversee production, drive innovation, and scale operations as they expand! The dream job for a creative Baker!

The Bakery:

1. 20K+ units produced weekly
2. Fun, relaxed vibe – no corporate/hotel background needed
3. Major focus on cookies, specialty breads, and Instagrammable bakes
4. International franchise rollout in 2024 (career progression to £60K+)

The Ideal Head Chef:

1. Production-obsessed– thrives in high-volume pastry/bakery
2. Creative & commercial– balances innovation with cost control
3. Strong leader– manages labour, costs, and a small team
4. Social-savvy– bonus if you have a food-focused Instagram following!
5. Restaurant background– prefers energetic, independent environments

Why Apply?

1. £50K+ package (salary + bonuses)
2. Career growth– lead international expansion
3. Creative freedom– no corporate red tape

Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly COREcruitment dot com