Company About Us:
Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul's ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.
Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten-minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment.
Job Overview:
If you are a passionate,skilled Pastry Chef with experience in cake/ viennoiserie production and teammanagement skills, then we have a fantastic opportunity at our Greenwichbakery.
We want our bakery to be the verybest and your role will be an integral part in this journey with us. The rolewould be perfect for a Pastry Chef who is hungry for a new challenge and iseager to take the next step in their career.
Key information
- Experienced Pastry Chef capable of leading andmanaging a team in a handmade bakery.
- An inspirational leader who knows how to developand get the best from the team while instilling positivity.
- Strong communicator and organiser used to improvingboth team performance and product quality.
- Process driven mindset capable of developing soundbaking processes creating consistent cakes, pastries and viennoiseries atall times.
- Expert with a passion for product improvement andwho enjoys pushing product quality forward and capable of ensuring thewhole team operates to that level.
- Experienced in developing new cakes, pastries andviennoiseries.
- A passionate foodie who truly believes in producingtop quality product everyday and instils that mentality within the team.
- A results focused individual with a history of pastsuccesses.
Hours:
45 hours per week on a rotabasis including weekends and bank holidays.
Location:
- Paul Rhodes Bakery, SE10 9PJ (Greenwich, London)
- Candidates must reliably commute or plan torelocate before starting work.
Benefits:
- Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take homethe freshest bread, pastries, and more every day.
- Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discountson all products at our Greenwich shop.
- Free Birthday cake of your choice
- Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer/ winter social events.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing newtalent into our growing team.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting optionsfor you.
- Additional holiday allowance to reward length ofservice
- Paid breaks
Paul Rhodes is committed to adiverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities toall employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, nationalorigin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status,disability, age, or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment,we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities toenable them to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like torequest accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR at: hr@paulrhodesbakery.com
Compensation: To be discussed
Pastry Supervisor employer: Paul Rhodes Bakery
At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values craft, quality, and the people behind our operations. Located in Greenwich, our bakery fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture where every team member is empowered to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on responsible sourcing, we offer meaningful opportunities for growth in a vibrant environment that celebrates both tradition and modernity.