About
We are a respected artisan wholesale bakery based in West London, known for quality, craft and care in everything we make. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we are looking for an exceptional Head of Pastry to lead, inspire and develop our pastry range across both our wholesale business and own-brand retail sites.
This is a rare opportunity for a passionate, creative and highly motivated pastry chef who wants more than just a role — someone ready to bring fresh ideas, set outstanding standards and make a genuine impact on the future direction of the bakery. If you are driven by craft, excited by innovation and ready to help shape the next chapter of a growing artisan business, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
· Lead the pastry department with energy, creativity and clear direction, inspiring the team to deliver exceptional work across both wholesale and retail.
· Shape, develop and refine a distinctive pastry range that reflects quality, craft and originality, while remaining consistent at scale.
· Bring new ideas from concept to counter, testing recipes, improving existing products and creating pastries that stand out for flavour, finish and execution.
· Oversee daily production with a calm, organised approach, ensuring every bake meets our standards for consistency, presentation and customer satisfaction.
· Champion excellent food safety, hygiene and health and safety practices, embedding strong standards naturally into the rhythm of the kitchen.
· Work closely with procurement and suppliers to source high-quality ingredients, balancing creativity, seasonality, value and commercial awareness.
· Identify smarter ways of working, improving workflow, reducing waste and supporting a production environment that is efficient, thoughtful and well organised.
· Coach, train and develop the pastry team, sharing knowledge, building confidence and encouraging pride in craft at every level.
· Maintain strong stock, ingredient and production planning so the team has what it needs to deliver consistently, smoothly and on time.
What we are looking for:
· A genuine love of baking and pastry, with the curiosity and imagination to keep pushing ideas forward.
· Strong experience in pastry, cake or bakery production, ideally within a wholesale, retail or high-volume artisan environment.
· A confident technical foundation, with excellent skills in preparation, baking, finishing and presentation.
· A creative eye for product development, flavour, texture and detail, balanced with the discipline needed to deliver consistency every day.
· A natural leader who can guide, motivate and develop a team, creating a positive kitchen culture built on pride, respect and shared standards.
· A thoughtful, organised approach to production, with the ability to stay calm, focused and solutions-led under pressure.
· A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and best practice within a professional kitchen or production setting.
· Clear communication skills and the confidence to work closely with suppliers, colleagues and wider teams across the business.
· The ambition to make a lasting contribution — someone excited by the opportunity to help shape a distinctive pastry offer and grow with the business.
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Bakery/Pastry: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
