Senior Baker

LJ People Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in SW London seeks a Senior Artisan Baker to join their skilled team. In this role, you will lead a talented group to produce exceptional breads and baked goods, ensuring the highest standards are maintained. Candidates should have experience in high-end environments, a passion for artisan baking, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £46,000 per annum and excellent benefits, including health insurance and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

33 days of holiday per year

Private medical insurance

In-house industry training

Season ticket loans

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Baker in fine-dining or high-end production kitchen.
• Skilled in traditional and modern bread techniques.
• Passion for working with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in daily bread production, ensuring excellence.
• Prepare and bake a variety of goods following established recipes.
• Train and mentor junior bakers, fostering a high-performance team.
• Innovate and refine recipes, contributing to product development.

Skills

Leadership

Artisanal baking techniques

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Senior Artisan Baker

SW London

Location: Wandsworth Road, London (please check your commute)

Salary: up to £46,000 per annum + great benefits

Hours: 48 hours, 5 out of 7 days, 3 shift patterns, including some 3am starts

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior (Sous) Chef Baker to join a highly skilled team in a state-of-the-art production kitchen in SW London. You will work closely with the team, leading and mentoring them to produce exceptional breads using the finest ingredients.

This is an exclusive, innovative environment where precision, technique, and creativity are highly valued. The role requires strong leadership, a passion for artisanal baking, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the team of 10 in leading daily bread production, ensuring consistency and excellence
• Prepare and bake a wide variety of goods such as bread, Viennoiserie, brioche, short pastries and other baked items, following methods and recipes in place
• Ensure that all products are prepared to high standards of taste, texture, and presentation, following the standard instructed by the head of department.
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior bakers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and hygiene in the bakery
• Innovate and refine recipes, working with the wider team on seasonal product development

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have experience as a Senior Baker in a fine-dining, 5* hotel or high-end production kitchen
• Are skilled in traditional and modern bread techniques including shaping and mixing
• Have a passion for working with the finest, freshest ingredients
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard environment and lead by example
• Are detail-oriented with a strong sense of organisation and efficiency

Whats on offer

• 33 days of holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Christmas off (club closure)
• Regular well-being days
• Chiropodist & Masseuse
• Private medical insurance & access to a company doctor
• Birthday day off
• Sponsored social events
• In-house industry training & development
• Season ticket loans & online retail discounts
• Uniform provided and dry-cleaned

Pension scheme

If youre a talented senior artisan baker looking to step into a leadership role, apply now

wed love to hear from you!

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