Head Baker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Cardiff
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality
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SKILLS

Baking Team Leadership Inventory Management Food Safety Food Hygiene Lamination Long Fermentation Cost Control

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Danish Bakery is looking for a passionate, expert Head Baker to lead their artisan bakery team. The role involves overseeing the production of high-quality Scandinavian-style breads and pastries, inspiring a team of bakers and apprentices, and managing various aspects of the bakery's operations, including inventory, staffing, and food safety.

The Role at a Glance

  • Team: Bakery
  • Reports to: Head of Operations
  • Direct Reports: Senior Bakers, Bakers, Assistant Bakers and Apprentices
  • Working Hours: between 2.00am (12.00am on Saturday) and 10.00am
  • Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends (5 days per week)
  • Salary range: £30k - £35k
  • Location: On-site at the Bakery HQ, Riverbridge Business Park, Cardiff, CF23 9FP

Key Responsibilities

  • Operational Excellence: Lead day-to-day operations, including inventory management, staffing, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
  • Team Leadership: Act as a mentor and coach to your team; manage recruitment, training, rotas, and performance reviews.
  • Quality & Innovation: Ensure consistent product quality and lead the development of new seasonal product ranges and menu items.
  • Business Management: Manage stock levels, supplier relationships, and production costs to meet wage, wastage, and profit targets.
  • Safety & Compliance: Maintain impeccable standards for Food Hygiene (Level 3), Health & Safety, and allergen documentation.

Who You Are

  • The Expert: You are an experienced baker skilled in mixing, hand-moulding, lamination, and long fermentation techniques.
  • The Leader: You have a proven track record of managing a bakery team and are passionate about developing the next generation of talent through our apprenticeship academy.
  • The Strategist: You are comfortable with targets, cost-control, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

If you are interested in joining the team at Brød, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to [contact hidden] and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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