Lead Baker & Mentor — Drive Fresh Bread & Cakes

GAIL's Bread; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food

Staff discount

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Development programmes

Health & wellbeing

EAP

Refer-a-friend bonus

Health cash plans

Cycle to work

Discounts at retailers

24 hour GP service

Job summary

GAIL's Bread is seeking an experienced Head Baker to lead and develop our bakery team in London. You will take charge of daily baking operations, ensuring the highest quality bread and cakes while maintaining strict food safety standards.

The role requires early starts, clear communication, and strong execution to drive team performance and consistency across displays and product ranges.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and people development.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train baking teams to deliver high-quality bread and cakes.
• Prove, bake and prepare products for attractive displays.
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards across the bakery.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Communication

Job description

GAIL's Bread is seeking an experienced Head Baker to lead and develop our bakery team in London. You will take charge of daily baking operations, ensuring the highest quality bread and cakes while maintaining strict food safety standards.

The role requires early starts, clear communication, and strong execution to drive team performance and consistency across displays and product ranges.