Retail Head Baker Co. Donegal

Retail Head Baker Co. Donegal

Blue forge recruitment is delighted to partner with a progressive local supermarket group who operates a number of well known supermarkets across Connacht and Ulster. The store is located in a busy town in Donegal, only a 20 minute drive from Carndonagh and a 40 minute drive from Letterkenny. Candidates with cars are preferred given the early morning shifts. Our client is looking for an experienced Head Chef with a strong background in managing a bakery, supermarket bakery or bakery production. This role requires a hands on approach in the bakery due to its high production of bread and other bakery items per day. The successful candidate will also ensure the bakery department looks presentable, all HACCP standards are followed, and the team delivers excellent service to customers. They will be passionate about advancing their career in bakery, learning and applying new techniques to run the bakery effectively, and will have knowledge of sales and margins.

Package and Benefits

Competitive salary: €38,000 - €42,000
Full time contract
Staff discounts
Typical early morning shifts till mid afternoon and a flexible roster
Career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the bakery department.
• Produce high quality breads and bakery products while maintaining consistency across all items.
• Plan, organise, and manage bakery production to meet customer demand.
• Ensure products are baked fresh and presented to the highest standards.
• Train, mentor, and support bakery team members to achieve excellent performance.
• Manage workflow and delegate tasks to ensure efficient day to day operations.
• Maintain attractive, fully stocked bakery displays to maximise sales.
• Monitor stock levels and minimise waste through effective production planning.
• Deliver excellent customer service and professionally handle customer queries or special requests.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the bakery.
• Drive sales and continuously look for opportunities to improve bakery performance and profitability.

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience in a busy bakery environment.
• Experience in baking production, preferably bread and food preparation.
• Ability to make baked goods from scratch or work with par baked products.
• A bakery qualification is an advantage.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Creative approach with good eye for presentation and merchandising.
• Well organised with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong understanding of customer needs and priorities.