Bath
Join a Bakery That Takes Pride in Great Bread! Head Baker required to lead our clients night shift team in a fast-paced artisan bakery environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head baker who loves quality products, enjoys leading people, and wants to play a key role in a growing bakery operation. You’ll work alongside the Production Manager to deliver exceptional breads and pastries while building a positive, high-performing team culture. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead, train and inspire the night bakery team to consistently deliver outstanding artisan breads and baked goods, • Use your expertise in dough handling, shaping, fermentation and baking techniques to maintain exceptional product quality, • Work closely with the Production Manager to improve efficiency, consistency and production performance, • Support and develop team members through coaching, training and hands-on leadership, • Ensure excellent food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times, • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve yields and streamline bakery operations, • Organise staffing and production flow to ensure smooth and efficient night shift running, • Maintain high standards across the bakery and ensure audit readiness What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a senior or head baker within an artisan or high-volume bakery, • Strong knowledge of bread production, fermentation, proofing and baking processes, • Confident leadership skills with experience managing and motivating bakery teams, • Passion for artisan baking and producing high-quality products, • Excellent organisation and time management skills in a fast-paced environment, • Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety regulations, • Reliable, hands-on and committed to maintaining high standards every day Hours: 45 hours per week – Any 5 days out of 7 Shift: 17:00-02:00 Why Join Us? • Competitive salary, • Opportunity to lead a skilled bakery team, • Career development and progression opportunities, • Supportive and passionate working environment, • Be part of a bakery focused on quality, craftsmanship and continuous improvement, • Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends., • 50% discount, • 28 days holiday, • Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants, • 24-hour GP service, • Cycle to work scheme If you’re a talented baker ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. For any other information please call Lidia on (phone number removed). Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £40,248.00 per year