At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious baked goods and maintain high standards in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Company: Join the vibrant WatchHouse team, passionate about quality and hospitality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free meals, monthly coffee gifts, and team celebrations.
- Other info: Enjoy career progression opportunities and supportive management in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing brand and make a real impact with your baking skills.
- Qualifications: Previous bakery or kitchen experience and a love for food quality.
The predicted salary is between 30348 - 37092 £ per year.
We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Baker to join the Watch House team - someone who genuinely loves bakery craft, takes pride in producing exceptional products, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
You will have previous professional kitchen or bakery experience, a strong understanding of quality and consistency, and the ability to follow recipes and specifications with precision and diligence.
Most importantly, you care deeply about the final product and the experience it creates for our guests.
In this role, you will take ownership of the daily bakery setup and production of the Watch House bakery offering, ensuring every product is delivered to the highest possible standard.
You will work closely with the wider kitchen team to support prep and service occasionally while helping maintain the quality, organisation, and pace of the kitchen throughout the day.
- Overview of the Role
- Preparing and baking the daily Watch House bakery offering to consistently high standards
- Following bakery recipes, specifications, and production processes with precision and attention to detail
- Producing a variety of savoury and sweet bakery products throughout the day
- Supporting daily kitchen preparation including fillings, sauces, slicing, and ingredient prep
- Assisting the kitchen team during busy brunch and service periods when required
- Maintaining organisation, cleanliness, and structure across the bakery and kitchen sections
- Completing cleaning schedules, including extraction cleaning and deep-clean tasks
- Managing your section with pride, consistency, and accountability
- Adhering to all food safety, hygiene, and best-practice kitchen procedures
We are looking for someone who is
- Passionate about bakery, food quality, and hospitality
- Organised, proactive, and calm under pressure
- A strong team player with a positive and collaborative attitude
- Detail-focused and motivated by consistently delivering excellent products
- Excited to contribute to a growing premium hospitality brand
- A thinker and a doer — someone who takes initiative and ownership in their role
- What can you expect at Watch
House
- Competitive hourly rate from £13.50 + share of tronc.
- Free Coffee & Drinks – Always – Sip on your favourite drinks, even on your days off.
- Monthly Coffee Gift – Take home 250g of premium Watch House coffee every month.
- Free Lunch Every Shift – Fuel up with great food on the house.
- Team Social Budget – Celebrate, connect, and unwind with your team outside of work.
- Annual Watch House Party – Our legendary celebration featuring Core Value Awards, and prizes like trips to coffee farms!
- 30% Off All Food – Any House, any time, just for being part of the team.
- 30% Off Retail Coffee – Stock up on your favourite Watch House blends whenever you like.
- Work in Beautifully Designed Houses – Join inspiring spaces equipped with industry-leading tools, surrounded by passionate hospitality professionals.
- Supportive Managers – We listen, we care, and we adapt to support your needs.
- Best-in-Class Training – From your first shift, we set you up for success with on- and off-shift development.
- Access to SCA Training – Advance your coffee expertise with recognised industry training (role dependent).
- Off-Shift Induction Experience – Get to know Watch House culture with a full day induction in your first two weeks.
- Career Progression That’s Real – With new Houses and growth across the business, your next step is never far away.
Working at Watch House.
At Watch House, we were born from a passion to do better—driven by diligence, attention to detail, and a genuine care for our craft and our people.
We are a people-first business that values individuality, personality, and the unique contributions of every team member.
We champion diversity, insist on equality, and foster inclusion as a non-negotiable part of our culture.
Our team thrives in a respectful, collaborative environment where feedback is welcomed, support is mutual, and excellence is pursued together.
Guided by our core values— passion, can do, diligence, and empathy — we build meaningful relationships, celebrate contributions, and work with purpose to deliver the Modern Coffee experience.
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Baker employer: Watchhouse Coffee House Holding Limited.
At WatchHouse, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture. As a Front of House Supervisor, you will enjoy benefits such as free coffee and lunch during shifts, a supportive management team, and real opportunities for career progression in beautifully designed locations. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering memorable experiences while growing your skills in the hospitality industry.
Contact Details:
Watchhouse Coffee House Holding Limited. Recruitment Team
