Colchester
Help build something different! Mill Race Moto isn't just another café We're creating an independent destination that brings together artisan baking, specialty coffee and automotive culture in a beautifully designed space just outside Colchester. By day, we'll be serving exceptional food and coffee. Surrounded by a carefully curated collection of classic cars and motorcycles, regular enthusiast meets, and a welcoming community of people who appreciate craftsmanship, quality and doing things properly. We're founded by two hospitality professionals with over 25 years' experience who also happen to be lifelong car and motorcycle enthusiasts. We're building the kind of place we'd want to spend our own weekends in. And at the heart of it all will be our Bakery. We're looking for a talented baker to join us from the beginning and help shape something genuinely special. The Opportunity: As our Head Baker, you'll play a key role in developing and delivering a bakery offering that becomes part of the identity of Mill Race Moto. This isn't a role where you'll simply follow somebody else's recipes You'll have the opportunity to: Help build the bakery operation from day one Influence product development and seasonal specials Work with quality ingredients in a brand-new commercial kitchen Produce exceptional breads, pastries and baked goods that become destination products in their own right Be part of creating a business and community from the ground up We're looking for someone who gets excited by craftsmanship, takes pride in the details and wants to put their own stamp on something. The Role: You'll be responsible for producing a high-quality range of: Sourdough and artisan breads Viennoiserie and pastries Cakes and seasonal specials Daily bakery products and retail items You'll also be responsible for: Managing dough production, including fermentation, proofing and baking Maintaining exceptional standards of quality and consistency Managing stock and minimising waste Upholding food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP) Contributing ideas, creativity and continuous improvement to the bakery offer About You: You're a craftsperson first and foremost. You take pride in your work and understand that great baking comes from consistency, attention to detail and genuine care for the product. Ideally, you'll have: Experience in an artisan bakery or high-volume café kitchen Extensive experience with both commercial machine production and traditional hand techniques Strong knowledge of baker's percentages, fermentation and sourdough management A passion for producing genuinely exceptional products A positive, proactive attitude and desire to help build something from the ground up And if you happen to be into cars, motorcycles or automotive culture yourself, you'll probably feel right at home. What We Offer: Up to £40,000 per annum Shared tronc/tips Paid overtime opportunities A reliable 5-day working week Two regular days off each week A beautifully designed, brand-new commercial kitchen Real autonomy and input into the bakery offering The chance to help shape an exciting independent business from day one The opportunity to build something you'll be genuinely proud of This is a chance to join a startup with ambition, personality and purpose. We're not looking for someone to simply fill a position. We're looking for someone who wants to build a destination. TPBN1_UKCT