Head Baker – Sutton Coldfield – £40,000 + Benefits + Bonus – Full Autonomy and Accountability – Live In Available
Tonic are exclusively recruiting for a Head Baker/Bakery Manager for our client’s artisan bakery; production unit and retail space. This is a challenging and highly rewarding opportunity for a candidate with top-level artisan bakery experience, drive, passion and creativity. The successful candidate will have complete control of the direction of the bakery, including growing B2B sales.
What’s in it for the successful Head Baker/Bakery Manager candidate?
Highly competitive salary – up to £40,000
Profit-related annual bonus
Excellent work-life balance – 48 hours
Great culture; a fun, friendly working environment
Complete autonomy and control over the business
Free, onsite car parking – Live in available
Opportunity for company-sponsored career development
Colleague recognition schemes
Team rewards, including birthday and life event celebrations
Pension contributions & 28 days holiday
What experience and attributes are we looking for in the successful candidate?
Experience leading teams within a bakery/patisserie setting
An exceptional skill set with an in-depth knowledge of breads and pastries, including lamination
Passionate about food with great attention to detail
Highly organised and self-motivated
Ability to Identify potential improvements (products, methods, environment, H&S, etc.) whilst maintaining and promoting excellent teamwork
Manage the department through training and developing, coaching, and providing on-the-job training
Manage stock control, ordering and wastage
Someone who takes ownership of people management practises, including performance and disciplinary conversations
Experience in the retail side of the business is also desirable