Master Baker - Wilmslow

Mansell Consulting Group LTD; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

Early starts

Career progression

Job summary

Head Baker role in Wilmslow with Mansell Consulting Group LTD offering a hands-on leadership position to build a new artisan bakery from launch. You will lead the production bakery, shape standards and culture, and guide a talented team to deliver exceptional breads and viennoiserie.

We're seeking an accomplished baker with strong leadership, production planning skills, and a passion for quality, with the opportunity for long-term career progression as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in bakery operations.
• Experience leading an artisan bakery team.
• Experience producing artisan breads and pastries.
• Strong production planning and organisational skills.
• Commitment to quality and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day bakery operation
• Produce exceptional artisan breads, sourdoughs, viennoiserie and seasonal products
• Drive quality, consistency and efficiency across all production
• Build, train and inspire a passionate bakery team
• Plan production to meet demand while minimising waste
• Manage stock, ordering and cost control
• Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Help shape the future direction of an exciting and growing artisan bakery

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Team development

Food safety

Job description

• Package : Upto £45,000 pa - 40 hours a week

Head Baker – Build Something Extraordinary From Day One

• Position : Head Baker
• Location : Wilmslow
• Package : Upto £45,000 pa - 40 hours a week

Wilmslow £42,000 - £45,000

A Rare Opportunity to Shape the Future of an Exciting New Artisan Bakery

Not every Head Baker role comes with the chance to build something truly special.

We're looking for a talented, hands-on Head Baker who wants to leave their mark, lead an exceptional team, and produce artisan breads and viennoiserie that customers will travel for.

If you're driven by quality, craftsmanship and the excitement of building a business destined for success, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As Head Baker, you'll take ownership of the production bakery, leading daily operations while helping shape the culture, standards and future of an exciting new venture.

You’ll have genuine influence over production, processes and the development of a talented team, working alongside passionate owners who are committed to doing things the right way.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day bakery operation
• Produce exceptional artisan breads, sourdoughs, viennoiserie and seasonal products
• Drive quality, consistency and efficiency across all production
• Build, train and inspire a passionate bakery team
• Plan production to meet demand while minimising waste
• Manage stock, ordering and cost control
• Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Help shape the future direction of an exciting and growing artisan bakery

We're Looking For

You’ll already be an accomplished:

• Head Baker
• Senior Baker
• Bakery Manager

You’ll also bring:

• Outstanding artisan bread and laminated pastry skills
• Strong leadership and team development experience
• Excellent production planning and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for traditional baking and exceptional ingredients
• High standards and meticulous attention to detail
• A hands-on leadership style with the ambition to build something exceptional

What's On Offer

• £42,000–£45,000 salary
• 40-hour week
• Early starts, early finishes
• The chance to shape a brand-new artisan bakery from launch
• Long-term career progression as the business grows
• Work with passionate owners who genuinely value craftsmanship and quality

Be Part of the Beginning

Opportunities like this are rare.

If you've ever wanted to help create a bakery people talk about, build a team you're proud of and leave your mark on an exciting new venture with huge ambitions, this could be the role you've been waiting for.