Assistant Bakery Manager – Heidi Chelsea
Location: Royal Hospital Chelsea
Pay: From £33,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
Hello, we’re Heidi www.heidibakery.co.uk
We’re looking for an outstanding Assistant Bakery Manager to join our team at Heidi Chelsea, our unique café located within the historic grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the Chelsea Pensioners.
The café is located in the Soane Stable Yard, with direct access from Royal Hospital Road, and is open seven days a week.
In addition to daily café service, the space operates as an events venue, hosting events occasionally.
About Heidi
Heidi is an expanding artisan bakery and coffee-shop brand with 8 stores across London, Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire - and growing.
We bake everything from scratch in-house using high-quality ingredients, many sourced from the Continent. Our menu includes pastries, pizzas, quiches, salads, specialty cakes and exceptional coffee — all beautifully presented.
Our philosophy is simple: let our food and coffee do the talking.
What We Can Offer
- Opportunity to be part of a growing business with real progression
- A unique flagship location with café and occasional events operations
- Flexible rota across 7 days a week
- 28 days holiday (pro rata), including bank holidays
- 4-week rota planning
- Training on all products and systems
- Free staff meals
- Supportive, people-focused management team
Your Profile
- Warm, confident and professional with customers and clients
- Passionate about hospitality and creating memorable experiences
- Experience in a quality food & beverage front-of-house role
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Barista experience is essential
- High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail
- Flexible with early starts, daytime and occasional evening shifts
- Organized, proactive and calm under pressure
- Enjoys supporting a team and leading by example
- Confident with the service of alcohol being a licensed venue
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Bakery Manager in all aspects of daily operations
- Lead shifts and ensure excellent service standards are consistently met
- Complete daily FOH checks and maintain brand standards
- Serve high volumes of customers efficiently and warmly
- Work closely with chefs and the wider team
- Ensure food hygiene and health & safety standards are upheld
- Support the smooth running of both café service and occasional event days with front and back of house duties including kitchen
- Assist with administrative tasks as required
This role involves 48 hours per week including breaks
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have full right to work in the UK?
Experience:
- Hospitality management: 2 years (preferred)
- Barista: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
