At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily bakery operations, ensuring smooth service and exceptional customer experience.
- Company: A growing, female-founded bakery brand with a strong reputation in London.
- Benefits: Salary of £38,000 - £40,000, tips, private healthcare, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Exciting expansion plans and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in a commercial kitchen, leadership skills, and passion for food.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Bakery Manager for an established bakery operation in Covent Garden. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on and commercially minded manager to join a growing bakery brand with a strong reputation across London. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the bakery, ensuring smooth service, high operational standards, and an exceptional customer experience in a fast‑paced environment.
The successful Bakery Manager will oversee daily operations, stock control, ordering, compliance, labour management, team development, and overall site performance while supporting the continued growth and success of the business.
The Perks
- Salary of £38,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
- 40‑hour working week
- Tips plus monthly bonus
- 5 days on, 2 days off rota
- Some evening shifts required
- Private healthcare (post‑probation, opt‑in)
- Unlimited CBT and therapy support through wellbeing provider
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
The Place
A growing, female‑founded bakery business with multiple sites across London and exciting expansion plans throughout the UK. The Covent Garden site is a busy, high‑volume operation focused on quality, consistency, and efficiency within a fast‑paced environment. In addition to customer‑facing operations, the site also supports wider production and e‑commerce fulfilment for the business. This is a hands‑on environment suited to someone who thrives in a growing brand and enjoys building strong teams, systems, and operational standards.
The Person
The successful Bakery Manager will have the following:
- Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3
- At least 1 year's experience within a commercial kitchen or bakery environment
- Previous leadership or management experience
- Strong organisational and operational skills including stock control, ordering, audits, and compliance
- Hands‑on leadership style with experience in team training, rota planning, recruitment, and performance management
- Passion for food, customer service, and building high‑performing teams
- Bakery experience and exposure to P&L management would be advantageous
If you are an experienced Bakery Manager looking to join an established and growing bakery business in Central London, apply today!
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