Company About Us:
Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.
Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten-minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment.
Job Overview:
We are currently looking for a passionate Assistant Head Baker to join our team on a permanent basis. We want our bakery to be the very best, and you and your role will be an integral part of this journey.
If you are looking for a role where you can thrive whilst doing what you love, develop your skills, and be part of a fabulous team, then this is an opportunity not to be missed!
Assistant Head Baker – Requirements:
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a leadership role within a bakery environment.
Proven experience as a Baker with specific experience in operating and managing ovens (minimum 2 years).
Ability to support and lead the bakery team in the absence of the Head Baker.
Strong understanding of bakery production processes, food safety, and quality standards.
Excellent communication, organisation, and team management skills.
The Assistant Head Baker works closely with the Head Baker to ensure the smooth running of bakery production. This role maintains strong communication with the purchasing team, food safety officers, and other departments to support efficiency and quality standards. The role also develops and maintains effective relationships with suppliers, delivery teams, and external maintenance contractors.
The key focus of this role is to support and oversee the day-to-day operations of the bakery, ensuring high standards in product quality, production efficiency, hygiene, and team performance. The Assistant Head Baker helps lead a team of bakers and assistants, supports training and development, monitors stock levels, enforces food safety compliance, and assists in implementing process improvements.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
Location:
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Paul Rhodes Bakery, SE10 9PJ (Greenwich, London)
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Candidates must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
Benefits:
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Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest bread, pastries, and more every day.
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Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at our Greenwich shop.
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Free Birthday cake of your choice
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Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer / winter social events.
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Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing new talent into our growing team.
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Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting options for you.
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Additional holiday allowance to reward length of service
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Paid breaks
Paul Rhodes is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like to request accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR at: [email protected]
