About Us
Galeta is not a typical bakery.
We're one of the UK's fastest-growing wholesale bakeries, supplying handmade, premium bakes to some of the most recognisable names in food and culture, from Selfridges and Tate to London's best independent cafés, coffee roasters and hospitality groups.
Everything we do is built around craft, consistency and reliability. We bake fresh every day, we deliver early, and we take our customers' trade seriously.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Cakes to lead one of the most important areas of our production operation.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of Cakes to lead our cake production team at our London bakery.
This is a leadership role for someone who combines technical baking expertise with strong people management skills. You'll be responsible for maintaining the quality, consistency and efficiency of our cake production while developing the team around you.
You'll work closely with senior management to ensure our cake range continues to meet the standards our customers expect, while helping us improve processes, develop new products and scale production as the business grows.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll take ownership of the cake department and everything that comes with it.
That means:
- Leading, coaching and developing the cake production team
- Maintaining exceptional standards of quality, consistency and presentation
- Overseeing the production of our traybakes, loaf cakes and seasonal cake ranges
- Managing production planning, scheduling and resource allocation
- Monitoring productivity and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Ensuring compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
- Working with senior management on product development and innovation
- Managing ingredients, stock usage and wastage within the department
- Helping build a positive, accountable and high-performing bakery culture
What We're Looking For
This role suits someone who takes pride in their craft, leads by example and enjoys building strong teams.
You'll likely have:
- Proven experience leading a cake, pastry or bakery production team
- Strong technical knowledge of cake production, baking processes and recipe development
- Experience working within a fast-paced commercial bakery, food manufacturing or hospitality environment
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining high standards
- A thorough understanding of food safety and health & safety requirements
Nice to Have
- Professional baking or pastry qualifications
- Experience working within large-scale artisan bakery production
- A passion for innovation and product development
- Experience introducing process improvements and training programmes
Why Join Galeta?
- Join one of London's most respected and ambitious artisan bakery brands
- Play a key role in shaping and developing our cake offering
- Work with a passionate team that genuinely cares about quality
- Salary circa £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
- Real opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow
- Be part of a company where craftsmanship and standards genuinely matter
The Details
- Full-time, permanent position
- Five shifts per week, nine hours per shift on a rotating schedule
- Based at our London bakery
- Right to work in the UK required
- Salary circa £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover note.
We're less interested in buzzwords and more interested in your experience, leadership style and passion for producing exceptional products.
Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hayes UB3 3BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Patisserie: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
