Head Baker - Cafe Brand

Posted 1 hour 46 minutes ago by Corecruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Head Baker - North London - Up to £50,000

We're recruiting a Head Baker for one of North London's most exciting new bakery openings.

This is a genuine opportunity to take full ownership of a brand-new bakery operation and create something special from the ground up. We're looking for a passionate, artisan-focused baker who wants more than just a production role, someone who wants to shape the products, build the team, influence the direction of the business and become the face of a destination bakery.

The Offer
  • £40,000-£50,000 salary
  • 40+ hour contract
  • 5 days from 7 rota
  • Company pension scheme
  • 28 days holiday
  • Free coffee across all company sites
  • 65% discount across sister venues
  • Free meals on shift
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Full creative input into the bakery offer
  • Supportive family-run culture
The Buisness
  • Family-run hospitality business established for over 10 years.
  • Multiple successful cafés already operating.
  • Strong reputation for exceptional food made from scratch.
  • Investing in a newly acquired bakery site in Hampstead.
  • Refurbishing the bakery into a modern production and retail space.
  • Genuine passion for craftsmanship, quality and doing things properly.
The Bakery
  • Brand-new bakery venture with huge potential.
  • Producing artisan breads, pastries and café bakery items from scratch.
  • Supporting four existing café sites alongside retail trade.
  • Opportunity to develop innovative products and seasonal specials.
  • Located within an affluent North London neighbourhood.
  • Designed to become a destination bakery for the local community.
The Role
  • Lead the launch and ongoing development of the bakery.
  • Take complete ownership of production, quality and standards.
  • Develop artisan breads, pastries and bakery products from scratch.
  • Build, train and inspire your own bakery team.
  • Create systems, structure and best practice procedures.
  • Work closely with the owners on future growth plans
  • Drive creativity, innovation and product development.
  • Become the face of the bakery within the local community
About You
  • Experienced Head Baker or Senior Baker ready for the next step.
  • Strong artisan bread and pastry knowledge.
  • Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.