Lead Artisan Bakery Supervisor — Evenings

GAIL's; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount

28 days holiday

GP service

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

GAIL's in Bath is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee daily production of bread, pastries and baked goods, ensuring quality, taste and presentation while meeting production schedules. You will lead a bakery team, supervise production from prep to bake, and uphold health and safety standards.

The role includes stock control, onboarding new staff, and helping recruit and train team members. This full-time on-site position offers 45 hours weekly, a £15.70 per hour rate, and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery or food production with artisan breads.
• Strong leadership to supervise and motivate a team.
• Organised and able to manage production schedules.
• Passionate about quality baking and high standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and bakery hygiene.
• Proactive problem-solving during production.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily production of bread, pastries, and baked goods, ensuring consistently high standards of quality, taste, and presentation while meeting agreed production schedules.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of bakers through clear direction, hands on support, regular briefings, and constructive feedback to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in the full baking process including preparation, mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking, ensuring strict adherence to recipes, traditional methods, and food safety standards.
• Manage operational efficiency by monitoring workflow, resolving production or equipment issues promptly, maintaining a clean and well organised bakery, and ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support the wider success of the bakery through effective stock control, ingredient management, equipment care, and involvement in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members to build a strong, skilled workforce.

Skills

Team leadership

Baking expertise

Production planning

Food safety

Job description

GAIL's in Bath is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee daily production of bread, pastries and baked goods, ensuring quality, taste and presentation while meeting production schedules. You will lead a bakery team, supervise production from prep to bake, and uphold health and safety standards.

The role includes stock control, onboarding new staff, and helping recruit and train team members. This full-time on-site position offers 45 hours weekly, a £15.70 per hour rate, and benefits