Head Baker - Cafe Brand

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.