Head Bakery Chef

About the role

Foodhub is looking for a Head Bakery Chef to lead its kitchen team, develop its menu and maintain the highest standards of quality. The role involves rotating day and night shifts, and flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bakery team and ensure smooth daily operations
• Develop and execute creative recipes, from breads and pastries to cakes and desserts
• Maintain consistent product quality, presentation and freshness
• Manage inventory, ordering and cost control to optimise efficiency
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene standards
• Train and mentor staff to build skills and teamwork

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Chef de partie baker, pastry chef or similar role, with a minimum of 5-10 years in a similar position
• Management experience in the food service industry and strong people management skills
• Ability to handle responsibility and the pressure of meeting deadlines
• Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays and rotating day and night shifts

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients and kitchen equipment
• Leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Creative mindset with attention to detail and quality
• Time management and problem-solving skills