About the Role

The Assistant Head Baker at Daylesford acts as second-in-command to the Head Baker, stepping in to lead the team whenever required. In this role, the majority of their time will be dedicated to crafting our award-winning organic bakery products specifically for the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], shifts starting between 16.00 and 17.00, finishing between 12.30 and 01.30.

This position plays a key part in enhancing freshness, consistency, and availability as we transition to a new shift structure, one that separates production for our London farm shops from the bespoke supply created exclusively for the Cotswolds.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Baker in leading the night-shift team to produce Daylesford’s organic breads and viennoiserie for our Farmshops, cafés, and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] pubs and hotels.
• Maintain the award-winning quality of all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] bakery products and ensure all items are produced to specification.
• Contribute to the development and rollout of new and seasonal bakery lines, adapting to range changes as needed.
• Deputise for the Head Baker, overseeing daily production, order processing, and recipe execution.
• Ensure all ingredients are prepared accurately and that bakery prep is completed professionally and on time.
• Uphold Soil Association organic standards and all due-diligence, traceability, and internal audit requirements.
• Supervise the team to deliver consistently high-quality products with minimal wastage and efficient completion of tasks.
• Support the achievement of financial and budgetary goals through efficient production and waste reduction.
• Assist with team management, including training, development, motivation, and effective communication of recipe or operational changes.

Skills You Will Bring

• Expertise in artisan bread-making
• Strong ability in lamination and viennoiserie production
• Skilled in hand-shaping sourdough breads
• Confident leadership and team supervision
• Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

Perks & Benefits

• Discounts on products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 4.5%.
• Life assurance cover up to a year's salary.
• 24/7 mental health support via Employee Assistance Programme.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.