Head Baker

1 week ago

Bakewell DE DR, United Kingdom Porter Coffee Full time £30,000 - £40,000 per year

Job Summary

Porter is looking for a hands-on Head Baker to lead production in our brand new bakery.

Known for our exceptional coffee and a relaxed, welcoming environment, Porter Coffee has become a hub for the local community in Sheffield. Our team is at the core of the business, and we constantly strive to take care of our customers and improve upon what we do.

We are soon opening a second site, in which there will be a fully equipped bakery. This is an incredibly exciting moment for us; our goal is to offer viennoiserie, cakes and bread at the highest standard. Porter will be a home to exceptional coffee and exceptional baked goods.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Head Baker to head up this new venture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pastry and lamination, and be committed to building the bakery at Porter long-term. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone to work with an established brand, to build something from the ground up, and deliver something truly special.

Responsibilities

  • Managing and leading a small team of bakers. Nurturing and developing staff
  • Work with the owner to continually refine the bakery offering
  • Recipe development and menu costing
  • Stock control, ordering and inventory counts
  • Prepare and bake a range of products, including pastries, cakes, and bread.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, ensuring food safety regulations are being followed at all times

Skills

  • Previous experience in lamination and bread is essential
  • Strong knowledge of food safety practices and regulations
  • Innovative, creative, reliable, determined to be the best
  • Collaborative
  • Quality driven, with meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards
  • Excellent organisational skills, and able to manage own workload
  • Experienced with costing recipes and meeting GP targets is a bonus

Perks

  • Competitive salary, based on experience
  • Potential for profit share
  • Free coffee/tea on shift
  • Breakfast pastry and staff lunch included

If you are a passionate baker, excited by the prospect of producing exceptional pastry and bread, we'd love to hear from you. This role is ideal for someone who wants to develop their career while helping to shape a growing, successful brand. For the right candidate, it's a chance to make a real impact, have your contributions recognised, and share in the business's success.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Profit sharing

Work Location: In person

  • Head Baker

    3 weeks ago

    Bakewell, United Kingdom Flow Sports Personnel Ltd Full time

    Our client is a innovative and leading Artisan Coffee shop operator. They are looking for a hands-on Head Baker to lead production in our brand new bakery. Known for our exceptional coffee and a relaxed, welcoming environment, Our clients store has become a hub for the local community. The team is at the core of the business, and they constantly strive to...

  • Head Baker

    5 days ago

    Bakewell, United Kingdom Flow Sports Personnel Ltd Full time

    Our client is a innovative and leading Artisan Coffee shop operator. They are looking for a hands-on Head Baker to lead production in our brand new bakery. Known for our exceptional coffee and a relaxed, welcoming environment, Our clients store has become a hub for the local community. The team is at the core of the business, and they constantly strive to...

  • Head Baker

    1 week ago

    Bakewell CP, United Kingdom Flow Recruitment Full time

    Our client is a innovative and leading Artisan Coffee shop operator. They are looking for a hands-on Head Baker to lead production in our brand new bakery.Known for our exceptional coffee and a relaxed, welcoming environment, Our clients store has become a hub for the local community. Theteam is at the core of the business, and they constantly strive to take...

  • Head Baker — Lead Artisan Bakery Launch

    2 weeks ago

    Bakewell CP, United Kingdom Flow Sports Personnel Ltd Full time

    A leading artisan coffee shop operator in the UK is seeking a hands-on Head Baker to lead production in a brand new bakery. The role involves managing a small team, developing recipes, and maintaining food safety standards. Candidates should have experience in lamination and a commitment to quality. This is an exciting opportunity to build a bakery from the...

  • Head Baker: Lead New Artisan Bakery

    2 weeks ago

    Bakewell CP, United Kingdom Flow Sports Personnel Ltd Full time

    A leading artisan coffee shop operator is seeking an experienced Head Baker to lead the production in their new bakery. The role offers the opportunity to build a bakery from the ground up while ensuring the highest quality of baked goods is produced. Responsibilities include managing a small team, refining product offerings, and maintaining food safety. The...

  • Head Baker: Pastry

    7 days ago

    Bakewell CP, United Kingdom Flow Recruitment Full time

    A leading bakery operator in England is seeking an experienced Head Baker to lead a new bakery venture. The candidate should have a strong background in pastry and lamination. Responsibilities include managing a team, recipe development, and maintaining food safety regulations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build a bakery from the ground up and...

  • Head Baker: Lead New Artisan Bakery

    1 week ago

    Bakewell CP, United Kingdom Flow Recruitment Ltd Full time

    A leading artisan coffee shop operator in Bakewell is seeking a Head Baker to lead production in a new bakery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pastry with a focus on lamination, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high food safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing brand and play a...

  • Head of Quality

    2 weeks ago

    Ashby-De-La-Zouch, United Kingdom pladis Full time

    Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients...