Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client near Bath who is actively looking to recruit a Head Bake r to join the team on a permanent basis.
This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced baker who understands artisan production and can bring together people, processes and product quality in a busy manufacturing environment.
What you will be doing:
Leading, developing and motivating the night-shift bakery team.
Overseeing production from ingredient preparation through to final packing and dispatch.
Ensuring production plans are delivered on time, in full and to specification.
Acting as the key link between the night shift and site management, ensuring clear communication.
Working with the Production Manager to improve quality, consistency, efficiency and throughput.
Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve yields and increase productivity.
Maintaining high standards of health and safety, food safety and good manufacturing practice.
Supporting staffing rotas, team training and cross-skilling across production areas.
Ensuring production records are completed accurately and the site remains audit ready.
Monitoring equipment condition and escalating maintenance issues promptly.
Supporting new product development and improvements to existing products.
You'll also act as deputy to the Production Manager, taking operational responsibility for the site when required.
What you will need to succeed:
Extensive experience in baking, with strong knowledge of artisan bread and pastry production.
Excellent technical skills in dough handling, fermentation, proofing and baking.
Proven experience leading and developing a production or bakery team.
A strong understanding of food safety, health and safety and manufacturing standards.
Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.
A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What you will receive in return:
Working 45 hours per week (any 5 days out of 7) - includes weekends
17.00PM to 02.00AM
£40,248 per annum
20 days annual leave plus 8
Head Baker in West Wickham employer: Thrive Group
Thrive Trowbridge is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the Chippenham area where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a focus on career development and a competitive salary, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values technical expertise and encourages growth. The unique advantage of a full-time schedule with an early finish on Fridays allows for a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for talented engineers to flourish.
