New Bakery Opening - Head Baker

GAIL'S; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and drink when working

50% off food and drink when notworking

Up to 28 days’ holiday per year (pro R

Long service holiday

Yearly pay review

Pension scheme

Development programmes for you to RISE

Health & Wellbeing provided by AVIVA

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Refer-a-friend bonus

Health cash plans

Spread the cost of home tech and home

Discounted gym memberships

Discounts and savings from high-street

24 hour GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Gail's in Bath is seeking an experienced Head Baker who thrives on leading bakery teams and delivering high-quality bread, pastries and cakes. You will train and develop colleagues, take charge of daily operations, and model a positive, energetic work environment while maintaining food safety standards.

Shifts start early (approx. 5:30am–6:30am) to prepare fresh displays and ensure products meet Gail's standards. A proactive, organised leader with strong communication will excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading bakery teams and training staff.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to set high standards and deliver quality products.

Responsibilities

• Prove and bake items for displays and recipes.
• Lead kitchen team, ensure food safety and quality.
• Open early shifts (around 5:30am–6:30am) and manage daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Organised

Clear communication

Job description

If you love the smell of freshly baked bread and always work with a smile, then please read on!

We are looking for Head Bakers who have a passion to join the GAIL’s family and for training and developing others. You should be motivated by taking charge and want to be a positive role model. With no day being the same, you must be organised and clear talking to maximise your teams’ potential and to deliver our fresh food, bread and cakes to high standards whilst maintaining food safety standards.

You will be proving and baking items for our beautifully presented displays and know our products and recipes inside out.

Our bakeries open early so typically Kitchen Team Members will start early too – it will vary between bakeries but typically around 5:30am – 6:30am

As appreciation for being a Head Baker with great execution and effective leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including:

• Free food and drink when working
• 50% off food and drink when not working
• Up to 28 days’ holiday per year (pro rata based on hours worked).
• Long service holiday
• Yearly pay review
• Pension scheme
• Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL’s
• Health & Wellbeing provided by AVIVA
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Health cash plans
• Spread the cost of home tech and appliances through salary schemes
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discounts and savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24 hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme

**T&Cs apply – benefits may vary, subject to eligibility**