Bakery manager Work, Jobs in Bicester, Oxf (with Salaries)

Head Pastry Chef
Absolute Taste —Bicester
- Up to £58,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Cooking
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Bakery Manager
GAIL's Bakery —Oxford
- £37,100 a year
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Production Line Technical Lead
Brioche Pasquier —Milton Keynes
- £42,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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Service Sales Manager - (Extruded Food Technologies & Bakery)
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- CRM software
- English
- Business development
Junior National Account Manager
The Bread Factory —Milton Keynes
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
12d
New Bakery Opening - Head Baker
GAIL's Bakery —Oxford
- £14.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Bakery
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Head Baker
GAIL's Bakery —Banbury
- £14.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Assistant Manager
GAIL's Bakery —Milton Keynes
- £32,900 a year
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
New Bakery Opening - Head Barista
GAIL's Bakery —Oxford
- £14.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Bakery
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Team Leader
GAIL's Bakery —Witney
- £13.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Head Barista
GAIL's Bakery —Thame
- £14.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Team management
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Part Time Team Leader
GAIL's Bakery —Thame
- £13.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Head Pastry Chef
Absolute Taste —Bicester
Strategy & Innovation: Contribute to the overall F&B strategy, developing creative and commercially viable menus that reflect local food trends, client…
Up to £58,000 a year
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Bakery Manager
Elsies Bakery —Swindon
Oversee the development of new bakery products to keep offerings fresh and exciting for customers. Supervising experience with demonstrated leadership in a fast…
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Head Pastry Chef

Absolute Taste -
Bicester

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £58,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Cost management
Hospitality
Financial forecasting
Inventory control
Operations management
Food service team management
Vendor management
Stock ordering
Stakeholder liaison
Cooking
Logistics
Internal department liaison
Cost control
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Event management experience
Menu planning
Procurement support
Stakeholder coordination
Budget planning
Kitchen team management
Overseeing budgeting and forecasting
Recruiting
Kitchen inventory control
Events management
Stock replenishment
Chef experience
Kitchen stock ordering
Food safety
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience
Professional kitchen experience
Time management
Stakeholder management

Full job description

Who Are Absolute Taste and What Do We Do?

We are an innovative culinary and customer service provider, dedicated to delivering inspirational food and experiences that redefine customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, we continue to grow from strength to strength.

As a small, dynamic team of event professionals, we specialize in creating exciting, well-managed, and sustainable events, while fostering strong working relationships. We're looking for individuals who share our fun, resilient, and hardworking values to join our supportive, high-performing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded organisation dedicated to success and a positive, empowering culture.

About The Role

We are seeking for an experienced and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry teams across an exciting portfolio of high-profile events, from Formula One and prestigious golf championships to private and corporate occasions.

A fantastic opportunity for a passionate pastry chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is driven to deliver exceptional food, creativity and memorable experiences.

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

As a Head Pastry Chef your key responsibilities will be :

Pastry & Menu Development: Lead the pastry function across events, creating, developing and costing desserts and sweet menu items in line with client briefs, budgets and current food trends.
Event Leadership: Take a senior leadership role across culinary operations, managing kitchen teams, providing direction and ensuring high standards of food, service and hospitality.
Kitchen Operations: Oversee the full kitchen operation before, during and after events, including production, staffing, set-up, pack-down, equipment, stock and waste management.
Budget & Cost Control: Take responsibility for food and kitchen labour budgets, forecasting, tracking spend and ensuring all procurement and operational costs remain within agreed targets.
Procurement & Suppliers: Manage ingredients, suppliers, orders, deliveries and stock, working closely with procurement, finance and logistics teams.
Strategy & Innovation: Contribute to the overall F&B strategy, developing creative and commercially viable menus that reflect local food trends, client requirements and available ingredients.
Team Management: Recruit, lead and motivate chefs, manage team performance and morale, and ensure effective communication across diverse and international teams.
On-Site Event Delivery: Act as a key member of the event delivery team, remaining calm under pressure and ensuring kitchens operate efficiently and safely throughout the event.
Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure all food safety, health & safety, allergen, quality and regulatory requirements are fully maintained and documented.
Client & Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with clients, internal departments, suppliers and third-party partners, acting as an ambassador for the company.
Planning & Processes: Develop kitchen packs, SOPs, packing lists and operational processes to ensure events run smoothly and consistently.
Post-Event: Participate in debriefs, review performance and identify improvements for future events.
Experience: Ideally requires experience with large-scale/international events, greenfield operations and/or F1 events, alongside strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.

What we are looking for:

Proven experience in a senior Head Pastry Chef role, ideally within events, catering or hospitality
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate large, diverse kitchen teams
Exceptional menu writing and culinary creativity, with a passion for pastry, knowledge of current food trends, dietary requirements and sustainability practices
Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with experience planning and delivering greenfield events
Proficiency in cost management, budgeting, and food ordering systems
Thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations
Experience managing procurement, stock control and supplier relationships
Calm and decisive under pressure, with the ability to troubleshoot logistical challenges at pace
Excellent team relationship building and recruitment skills
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and travel internationally as required
International event or Formula One experience desirable
Organised, punctual and motivational, with confident and adaptable communication skills

Why Join Us at Absolute Taste?

Join a fast-growing and innovative company that is redefining customer experiences in the culinary and event space. We offer an empowering team culture, the opportunity to work on exciting, well-managed events, and a supportive, resilient team environment.

We are committed to supporting your career growth with thorough training and ongoing development.

You can also enjoy benefits such as:

25 Days holiday + Bank Holiday
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Employee Wellbeing Program

If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of Absolute Taste, apply today and join our team!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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