102 Best food engineering Jobs in London (August 2025)

At Bake + Brew, we’re more than a bakery café — we’re a space that celebrates the craft of baking, exceptional coffee, matchas and vibrant hospitality. From flaky croissants to signature cakes, spuds and freshly baked sourdough, our products reflect our passion for quality and creativity. As we grow, we’re looking for a dynamic and driven Bakery Manager to lead our front and back-of-house teams, ensuring daily excellence and long-term development. The Role This is a hands-on management role where you will take ownership of the daily operations, people management, quality control, and customer experience. You’ll lead a team of bakers, baristas, and service staff, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation while maintaining Bake + Brew’s high standards. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day operations of the bakery café, including opening/closing procedures, stock control, and rota planning., • Ensure the consistent quality of baked goods, presentation, and service., • Oversee production schedules, food safety, allergen compliance, and kitchen efficiency., • Train, develop, and motivate team members, creating a positive and performance-driven culture., • Monitor KPIs including labour cost, wastage, and customer satisfaction., • Support with seasonal menu planning and new product launches., • Handle customer feedback with professionalism, turning challenges into opportunities. What We’re Looking For • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a bakery, café, or food retail management role., • Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, can-do attitude., • Knowledge of baking and food production processes (you don’t need to be a baker, but must understand quality)., • Excellent communication, planning, and team-building abilities., • Familiarity with food safety, HACCP, allergen laws, and health & safety compliance., • Commercial acumen and experience managing budgets, rotas, and suppliers., • A love of good coffee, pastries, matchas and creating memorable customer experiences. What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience Staff discounts on food, drink, and retail items • Opportunities for progression as we expand, • A creative and supportive working environment, • Training and development opportunities

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Von Crumb

Kitchen Manager / Lead Chef

Role Overview A hands‑on experienced chef who can translate creative dishes into consistent, scalable execution and help steer menu evolution in line with our growth strategy. You’ll be the engine behind day‑to‑day service, quality control, and kitchen discipline. You will work closely with management, helping to ensure that every plate that leaves the pass meets our specifications, cost, and food safety standards while pushing the menu forward. Key Responsibilities Recipe & Spec Control: • Standardise recipes, plating guides, and portion sizes; maintain the master spec file. Service Leadership: • Supervise other chefs on shifts, helping them to manage timing, flow, and clear communication between stations and the front of house. Prep & Hygiene Systems: • Supervise daily prep lists, enforce mise en place standards, and manage cleaning schedules., • Lead shift briefs and on‑the‑fly training to keep standards sharp. Food‑Safety & Compliance: • Conduct spot checks on storage temperatures, date labelling, and FIFO stock rotation., • Maintain accurate HACCP logs; ensure the team’s food‑safety certifications are current., • Act as kitchen lead during Environmental Health Officer inspections. Inventory & Purchasing: • Make daily orders and monitor stock levels Menu Development & Strategic Growth: • Work with the managers to expand and fine‑tune the menu so it aligns with our commercial targets and brand direction. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: • Trial new techniques, ingredients, and equipment; integrate successful ideas into menu rollouts. Culture & Example: • Set the tone for punctuality, hygiene, and teamwork; coach junior chefs toward promotion‑readiness. Qualifications • Proven experience in supervising and managing kitchen staff, • Strong culinary skills with a background in food preparation and cooking, • Solid understanding of food safety regulations and practices, • Experience in restaurant and hospitality settings, • Leadership abilities to foster a positive team environment Job Type: Full-time Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year Additional pay: Loyalty bonus & Performance bonus Benefits: • Company pension, • Cycle to work scheme, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Sick pay, • Store discount Schedule: Weekend availability Experience: Kitchen management: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification: Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

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