Head Baker – Artisan Bakery
£37,000–£42,000 Depending on Experience
40 hours/week | 2 consecutive days off | Flexible start date (Immediate – August 2026).
Shift starts at 4am
Muswell Hill, North London
At Boulangerie Pierre Alix, we produce naturally fermented sourdough breads and premium viennoiseries entirely on-site, every day.
We're looking for an experienced Head Baker to lead production, develop our team and help shape the future of our bakery alongside Pierre, our founder and production director.
This is a role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, building systems and constantly improving quality.
Your role
- Lead daily production across breads and viennoiseries
- Plan production and manage stock
- Maintain exceptional quality and consistency
- Train and develop the bakery team
- Improve recipes, systems and production processes
- Ensure the highest standards of food safety and organisation
About you
- Strong artisan bread and sourdough experience
- Previous team leadership experience
- Organised, reliable and proactive
- Passionate about quality and craftsmanship
- Looking for a long-term opportunity in an independent bakery
What we offer
- £37,000–£42,000 depending on experience
- Permanent full-time contract
- Company pension
- Staff discount
- Real autonomy and influence
- Direct collaboration with the founder
We're not looking for someone to simply run production.
We're looking for someone who wants to build something exceptional.
If that's you, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send us your CV together with a short introduction explaining why you'd like to join us.
Pay: £37,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London N10 3SH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Head Baker with team management: 3 years (required)
- baker: 6 years (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
