Head Baker
- greater manchester, england, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
Job Description
Department - A design-led coffee shop and provisions space built around quality, routine and everyday ritual.
Combining specialty coffee with a curated food and drinks offering, set within considered interiors designed for flexibility and flow with three locations across Manchester. Our bakery is situated at St. Johns and provides Viennoiserie and baked goods for all locations.
The Role
As Head Baker, you will lead our bakery team in producing exceptional pastries that delight our customers every day. You’ll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of bakery production, maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency, while inspiring and developing a passionate team of bakers.
We’re looking for an experienced baker with strong leadership skills, a creative flair, and a deep understanding of bakery products who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
In this role you will:
- Lead the daily production of our full bakery range, specialising in cookies, doughnuts, and pastries, ensuring products meet strict quality and presentation standards;
- Manage, train, and develop the bakery team to deliver consistently excellent results;
- Oversee production schedules, ensuring efficient workflows to meet demand while minimising waste;
- Maintain compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations;
- Manage ingredient inventory and supplier relationships to ensure fresh, high-quality raw materials are always available;
- Monitor equipment maintenance and ensure the bakery operates safely and efficiently;
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and product quality.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a head baker or senior baker,
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse production team;
- Deep technical knowledge of baking techniques, dough handling, fillings, glazing, and finishing methods;
- Excellent understanding of food safety standards, HACCP and allergen controls;
- Ability to manage production planning, stock control and supplier relationships effectively;
- A passion for quality, consistency, and innovation in bakery products;
- A hands-on, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
As Head Baker, you will be central to maintaining the reputation and growth of our bakery - delivering products that keep our customers coming back for more.
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Staff social events
- Staff referral scheme
- 50% off food at our café
- Free meals on shift
- Opportunities for career growth and development