Bristol Pastry Kitchen is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Pastry Chef or Baker to join our growing production kitchen.
Based within Dareshack, our award-winning Bristol coffee shop, Bristol Pastry Kitchen is our dedicated bakery producing fresh pastries, cakes and baked goods for Coal Kitchen, Harbour House, The Granary and Dareshack.
Alongside supplying our own restaurants and cafés, we also produce baked goods for a growing number of independent retailers and hospitality businesses across Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at an important stage of our development and help shape the future of the bakery as we continue to expand.
The role
Working as part of our pastry and bakery team, you will be responsible for producing consistently high-quality products for both our own venues and external customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, baking and finishing a range of pastries, cakes and baked goods
- Producing laminated pastries, including croissants and Danish-style products
- Preparing doughs, fillings, creams, glazes and other pastry components
- Following recipes, production schedules and portion specifications
- Ensuring products are consistent in quality, appearance and flavour
- Organising daily orders for delivery to our restaurants and retail partners
- Supporting the development and testing of new products
- Monitoring stock levels and helping to reduce waste
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Following allergen procedures and accurately labelling all products
- Looking after bakery equipment and reporting maintenance requirements
- Supporting the wider team during busy production periods
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has professional experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker or in a similar production role
- Has a genuine passion for pastry, baking and high-quality ingredients
- Is confident working independently and as part of a team
- Can follow recipes accurately while maintaining consistency across larger production volumes
- Is organised, reliable and comfortable working to daily deadlines
- Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in presentation
- Understands food hygiene, allergen management and safe working practices
- Is comfortable with the early starts commonly required in a working bakery
- Is excited by the opportunity to join a growing business and contribute new ideas
Experience with laminated pastry and commercial-scale production would be particularly valuable, although training and development can be provided for the right candidate.
What we offer
- The opportunity to join a growing Bristol bakery at an exciting stage of its development
- A creative role producing for several established restaurants, cafés and retail partners
- Opportunities to contribute to new products, seasonal ranges and menu development
- Training and opportunities for progression as Bristol Pastry Kitchen continues to grow
- Staff benefits across our group of Bristol venues
- A supportive, ambitious and quality-focused working environment
If you are passionate about pastry and baking and would like to become part of a growing independent Bristol hospitality business, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short introduction outlining your relevant experience.
Pay: £12.71-£15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
