Head Baker, London

Job Description

Are you passionate about crafting delectable pastries and pizzas that leave customers craving for more? Are you an innovative baker with a flair for creating both sweet and savoury delights? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us:
Our client is on an exciting new venture to redefine the culinary experience for pastry and pizza enthusiasts. We're dedicated to bringing mouthwatering creations to life by using only the finest, freshest, and locally sourced ingredients. Our vision is to be recognized as the go-to destination for exceptional sweet and savoury treats, delivered with love and creativity.

Role Overview:
As our Head Baker, you will be the mastermind behind our delightful sweet and savoury pastries, along with our scrumptious array of pizzas. Your culinary expertise will set the tone for the entire baking team, ensuring every product aligns with our commitment to excellence. You'll have the freedom to innovate and create new recipes, constantly elevating our menu and pushing the boundaries of taste and presentation.

Responsibilities:
– Managing, hiring, training, scheduling and supervising of staff bakers.
– Maintaining clean work areas and equipment, with defined and follow HACCP guidelines.
– Culinary direction and menu design, including of new and seasonal products (Each holiday)
– Accurate recipe documentation of all re-occurring products.
– Communicating with the foodservice team to ensure that orders are delivered on time and that production runs smoothly.
– Purchasing and Inventory Management, with an emphasis on nurturing supplier relationships to identify cost savings while maintaining quality (Food wastage, 3 interchangeable suppliers)
– Make yourself available at reasonable times to ensure marketing content can be filmed for marketing to promote products.
– Production of baked goods, preparation of dough for pizzeria.

Requirements:
– Proven experience as a Head Baker or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your sweet and savoury creations.
– Exceptional knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient properties, and food safety standards.
– Expertise in crafting artisanal pizzas with a variety of toppings and crust styles.
– Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a team to achieve excellence.
– Creativity and passion for experimenting with new flavours, textures, and presentations.
– Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
– Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering outstanding products.
– Flexibility to work during early mornings, weekends, and occasional evenings as needed in a dynamic foodservice environment.

Join Our Team:
Our client will offer a supportive and collaborative work environment that values creativity and dedication. As the Head Baker, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our exciting new company while honing your baking skills and leaving a lasting mark on our menu.

If you're ready to embark on this delicious journey, please send your CV to bobby.bratton@drnewitt.com