Head of Pastry/Bakery

Head of Pastry & Bakery

Location: Warrington

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Hours: Daytime shifts only - 6:00am to 2:00pm

Benefits;

• £38,000 annual salary

• Daytime shifts only (6:00am-2:00pm)

• No night time shifts, no evening work

• Every other weekend off(following probation)

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with service

• Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday off

• Free onsite parking

• Colleague discount from day one on food, drink and products

• Family & Friends discount days

• Birthday leave

• Company pension scheme

• Long service awards

• Colleague recognition schemes

• Free colleague and family events

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Onsite colleague bistro and excellent staff facilities

• Discounted gym membership

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Are you an experienced bakery professional with a passion for artisan pastries, cakes, bakes and leading high-performing teams? We are looking for a talented Head of Pastry & Bakery to lead a busy bakery operation in Warrington, producing exceptional products for both the Food Hall and food outlets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business offering an excellent work-life balance with daytime hours only, generous benefits and the chance to shape an innovative bakery offering.

Working Pattern

• Daytime hours

• During probation: 5/7 days per week

• Following successful probation: 6 days on / 4 days off rota( every other weekend off )

• Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Easter Sunday all Off

The Role

As Head of Pastry & Bakery, you will lead a team of eight colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of production, quality and consistency across all bakery and pastry products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a Bakery & Pastry team of 8 colleagues.

• Overseeing the daily production of bakery and pastry products for both the Food Hall and outlets

• Managing food GP% and ensuring efficient, profitable production.

• Completing daily and weekly ordering of ingredients and supplies.

• Carrying out monthly stock audits and maintaining accurate stock control.

• Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, food safety and Health & Safety procedures.

• Developing innovative and on trend new bakery and pastry products, including product costing.

• Coaching and inspiring your team to consistently deliver exceptional quality.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Head Pastry chef, Baker, Senior Baker or in a similar leadership role.

• Excellent artisan pastry and bakery production skills.

• Proven experience managing, coaching and developing a team.

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and Health & Safety legislation.

• Experience with stock control, ordering and cost management.

• Excellent organisational and production planning skills.

• A genuine passion for innovation and creating outstanding bakery products.

If you're a passionate Pastry chef or bakery leader looking for a role that combines creativity, leadership and an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.