Location: London W1T
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: £28,000–£38,000 per year
About the Role
We are looking for a talented and passionate Bakery Chef to join our team and lead our bakery operations. In this role, you will be responsible for producing a wide variety of high-quality baked goods while ensuring exceptional food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards. You will also supervise and support the bakery team, helping to create an efficient, positive, and customer-focused working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bakery professional who enjoys creativity, leadership, and delivering outstanding products.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the bakery to ensure smooth and efficient production.
- Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, and specialty baked products.
- Lead, train, and motivate bakery staff while maintaining high performance and quality standards.
- Plan production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
- Create new recipes and improve existing products to enhance the bakery menu.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers to maintain ingredient availability.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
- Support customer service when required and contribute to an excellent guest experience.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Bakery Chef or in a similar bakery or pastry role.
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, food preparation, and food production.
- Previous experience supervising or managing a bakery team.
- Thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Previous experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry is an advantage.
- A creative mindset and passion for producing high-quality baked goods.
Preferred Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Certificate (required).
- Ability to communicate in English (preferred).
- Additional language skills in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean are an advantage.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £28,000–£38,000 per year.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- The chance to showcase your creativity and contribute to an exciting bakery operation.
Work Location: On-site, London W1T
