Job Description

We’re looking for a Head of Pastry Production to lead and run our cake and sweet production.

This is a hands-on, production kitchen role focused on consistency, quality, and efficient output for retail — not restaurant service.

Our pastry offer is a core part of the business, with a strong local following. The role is to take full ownership of that production, maintain standards, and continue to refine and improve it over time.

The Role

You’ll oversee the production of:

~15 individual cakes and traybakes
2–3 retail desserts
Large-format and celebration cakes (pre-order)

You’ll manage one team member and be responsible for ensuring production is well-planned, consistent, and commercially sound.

This is a production-first role — organisation, prep scheduling, and delivery are just as important as baking itself.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver daily pastry production to a consistently high standard
Maintain and refine recipes with a focus on repeatability, shelf life, and margin
Plan and manage prep efficiently
Oversee ordering and stock control for pastry ingredients
Train and manage a junior team member
Ensure products are finished and packed to a high retail standard
Work with the wider team on developing and improving the range
Maintain excellent standards of organisation, cleanliness, and food safety

Job Requirements

Strong pastry or baking background, ideally in a production kitchen, bakery, or deli environment
Someone who understands that consistency and systems matter more than flair
Highly organised and comfortable working to volume
Commercially aware — able to balance quality with cost and waste
Experience managing or mentoring at least one other person
A genuine interest in ingredient quality and well-made, classic products

This role would suit someone coming from a serious bakery, retail production kitchen, or food manufacturer — rather than a restaurant-only background.