Senior Baker/Pastry Chef

IMPORTANT: Must have proven pastry/bakery experience.

We're looking for a creative baker with an artistic eye, impeccable standards, and ideas for days. You'll craft beautiful bakes for our Aussie-inspired brunch and speciality coffee venue – think laminated pastries, cakes, cookies, cinnamon buns, and signature specials that pair perfectly with great coffee.

This is an incredible opportunity to join a busy, fast growing owner-run independent business with a key focus on quality.

You'll own morning production, finish and present pastry to a high standard, and help shape our evolving menu. If you love precision, flavour, and making pastry that actually stops people mid-conversation… this is for you.

• Work in a friendly, independently owned local business with people at its core.
• Quality-focused environment, sourcing high-quality ingredients.
• Be part of a brand-new brunch and coffee venue in an idyllic, well-populated village.
• Continuous development with regular training and opportunities.
• Competitive pay and fantastic perks.

Responsible For:

• Daily Production & Quality: Mixing, lamination, proofing, baking and finishing (croissants, pains, cruffins, buns, cookies, cakes, loaf cakes, muffins, tarts, slices, brownies, etc.) to tight morning deadlines with consistent results.
• Creativity & R&D: Developing seasonal pastry specials and core recipes that are visually striking and taste incredible. Present range plans, test bakes and feedback notes.
• Presentation & Finishing: Glazing, garnishing, slicing and display—clean lines, neat layers, consistent portions, premium look every time.
• Recipe Systems: Writing, scaling and costing recipes; maintaining spec sheets, yields, portion sizes and allergen matrices.
• Coffee Pairing Mindset: Designing bakes that complement espresso, filter and seasonal drinks.
• Hygiene & Compliance: Upholding 5* standards—labeling, dating, storage, temperature logs, allergen management, cleaning schedules and EHO best practice.
• Stock & Waste: Ordering support, rotation, par sheets, batch planning and minimising waste through smart production.
• Teamwork: Clear comms with FOH and kitchen; adapting during busy periods; sharing knowledge and raising the bar for quality.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Experience: Solid, hands-on pastry/bakery background in a professional setting (essential). You can laminate, proof and finish under time pressure.
• Creative Eye: Strong plating and finishing skills; you care about clean lines, sharp cuts and photogenic pastry.
• Taste & Technique: Confident with lamination, enriched doughs, sponges, custards/creams, curds, ganache, glazes and syrups. Savoury pastry a plus.
• Consistency & Detail: You hit specs, manage proofing, and deliver repeatable quality.
• Organisation: Early starts, production schedules, batch planning and mise en place discipline.
• Food Safety: Knowledge of HACCP/allergens. Level 2 Food Safety (or willingness to obtain quickly).
• Nice-to-Have: Experience with gluten-free/vegan adaptations, menu engineering, and basic costing.

What We Offer:

We understand the value of people in our business. Our ambition is to create a friendly, skilled and cohesive team with great rewards and benefits.

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Free food and drink on shift.
• Supportive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for growth with skill-based training and development.

Sound Like a Job for You?

Email with:

• Your CV
• A short cover letter on why you want to bake at Brondi
• (Optional but encouraged) A mini portfolio: 6–10 photos of your work

Subject line: Brondi Baker / Pastry Chef

Early mornings and weekend availability required. Start date: ASAP (we'll invite shortlisted candidates for a short trial bake).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person