Head Baker

Maria Logan Recruitment; Sligo; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Maria Logan Recruitment is excited to present a Head Baker opportunity at a beloved seaside café in County Sligo, known for its high-quality homemade baked goods. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing the bakery operations, managing a small team, and ensuring exceptional quality.

The ideal candidate will possess strong artisan baking skills and leadership experience, alongside excellent organisational abilities, and have a genuine passion for baking. This position also requires candidates to have their own transport due to early morning starts.

Qualifications

• Strong artisan baking experience is essential.
• Previous experience in a leadership role is necessary.
• Excellent organisational skills and a passion for baking are required.
• Candidates must have their own transport due to early morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the bakery operation and lead the production of baked goods.
• Manage and develop a small team in daily production tasks.
• Prepare staff rosters and oversee stock control.
• Contribute to the development of new seasonal products.

Skills

Artisan baking experience

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Passion for baking

Job description

Head Baker - Sligo

MLR are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a Head Baker to join a well-established, much-loved seaside café in County Sligo, known for its high-quality homemade offerings and loyal customer base.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will oversee the bakery operation, leading the production of fresh breads, pastries, and baked goods while maintaining consistently high standards in a fast‑paced environment.

Alongside daily production, you will manage and develop a small team, prepare staff rosters, oversee ordering and stock control, and contribute to new seasonal products, ensuring the bakery continues to deliver exceptional quality and consistency.

The ideal candidate will have strong artisan baking experience, previous team leadership experience, excellent organisational skills, and a genuine passion for producing outstanding baked goods. Due to the café's coastal location and the early morning start times, candidates will need to have their own transport.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving café that is a true favourite with both locals and visitors.