Chelsea
We are looking for an organised, creative and hard-working Head Baker to lead our Clap Ka Fe bakery operation. The ideal candidate will bring solid senior-level experience, strong technical bakery skills and a sharp eye for detail, with a focus on producing beautiful, consistent products and exceptional flavour. You will be a hands-on leader who is brilliant with people and passionate about craft, while also being resilient, flexible and tenacious in a fast-paced production environment. This role is suited to someone who can combine bakery expertise with strong planning and operational discipline. Duties & responsibilities Prepare high-quality pastries, breads and other bakery products to a consistently high standard. Develop, test and refine bakery recipes, ensuring consistency, quality and strong product performance. Work closely with management to plan seasonal ranges, new products and specials. Establish and maintain efficient production schedules to meet the changing needs of the business while minimising waste. Manage ingredient and equipment stock, and coordinate the ordering of ingredients and supplies. Record and report production output, waste and any quality issues. Monitor productivity to ensure target production goals are achieved. Implement and maintain bakery hygiene and food safety standards, ensuring compliance with FSA expectations and safe working practices to reduce accidents, food spillage and waste. Ensure the bakery and all equipment are well maintained and deep cleaned, with all required paperwork kept accurate and up to date. Staff benefits Wagestream early wage access. Free staff meals during shifts. Staff discounts. Birthday off. Additional holiday entitlement after 2 years service. Refer-a-friend bonus. Rotas published at least 2 weeks in advance. Annual Employee of the Year award. TPBN1_UKCT