Retail Baker Job West Galway

BLUE FORGE RECRUITMENT; Galway; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

BLUE FORGE RECRUITMENT is seeking a skilled Retail Baker for a busy West Galway bakery. The role requires hands-on management of daily production, bread and pastry preparation, stock control and presentation. Candidate should have 3-4 years in a retail bakery environment and a background in supervising staff.

The position offers a full-time contract with early shifts, competitive salary, staff discounts and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years in a busy retail bakery or production environment.
• Strong baking skills in bread and pastries.
• Experience with scratch production and par-baked goods.
• HACCP, food safety and hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bakery operations and performance.
• Produce a wide range of breads and pastries with high quality.
• Plan daily production schedules based on demand.
• Ensure products are fresh, well-presented, and available.
• Lead and train bakery team members.
• Maintain attractive displays and merchandising to maximise sales.
• Monitor stock levels and manage ingredient orders.
• Control costs and minimise waste.
• Deliver excellent customer service and handle special orders.

Skills

Bread production

Pastry preparation

Team supervision

Stock management

Education

Professional bakery training

Job description

12th November, 2026

Retail Baker Job West Galway

Blue Forge Recruitment proudly represents leading, progressive retail and FMCG companies across the country. We are delighted to work with one of Ireland's most progressive independent supermarket chains in the West of Ireland. Our client is seeking an experienced and professional Baker to join their team in a beautiful town in West Galway. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of proven experience working within a busy retail bakery or independent bakery environment, with strong practical baking skills and a good understanding of bakery operations.

This is a hands-on position that requires someone who can take ownership of the bakery department, overseeing daily production, bread and pastry preparation, stock management, waste control and overall presentation. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, maintaining high product standards and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the bakery.

Location: The store is approximately 25 minutes' drive from Roundstone and 40 minutes from Leenaun, offering a great opportunity for someone based in the surrounding areas looking for their next career move.

Candidates with their own transport are strongly preferred, as the role involves early morning starts and opening shifts.

Package and Benefits

Competitive salary: €38,000 - €40,000

Full-time contract

Staff discounts

Typical early morning shifts till mid-afternoon and a flexible roster

Career Progression Opportunities

Key Responsibilities ofRetail Baker Job West Galway

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running and overall performance of the bakery department.
• Produce a wide range of fresh breads, pastries and bakery products, ensuring excellent quality, consistency and presentation.
• Plan and organise daily production schedules in line with customer demand and trading patterns.
• Ensure all products are freshly baked, well presented and available throughout trading hours.
• Lead, train and motivate bakery team members, delegating duties and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Maintain attractive, well-stocked bakery displays and merchandising standards to maximise sales.
• Monitor stock levels, manage ingredient ordering and ensure effective stock rotation.
• Control production costs and minimise waste through effective planning and inventory management.
• Deliver excellent customer service, handling customer queries, special orders and complaints professionally.

Requirements forRetail Baker Job West Galway

• Minimum of 3-4 years' experience working in a busy retail bakery or bakery production environment, ideally with previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong practical baking skills, particularly in bread production, pastries and general bakery preparation.
• Experience producing bakery products from scratch as well as working with par-baked products.
• A recognised baking qualification or professional bakery training would be a distinct advantage.
• Previous experience managing, training or supervising a team is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of stock control, inventory management, production planning and waste reduction.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.