Senior Pastry Baker / Pastry Chef Wanted – Grodzinski Bakery, Stamford Hill
Grodzinski Bakery is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Senior Pastry Baker / Pastry Chef to join our bakery team in Stamford Hill.
For generations, Grodzinski has been synonymous with quality, tradition, and excellence. Our bakery is renowned for producing premium breads, pastries, cakes, and confectionery products, serving a loyal customer base that values craftsmanship, consistency, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented pastry professional who shares our passion for exceptional bakery products, innovation, and continuous improvement.
This is not a junior position. We are seeking a confident and accomplished baker who can demonstrate a high level of technical skill, creativity, leadership, and a genuine passion for the pastry industry.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have substantial experience working in a professional bakery, patisserie, or pastry kitchen
- Possess excellent knowledge of traditional and modern pastry techniques
- Be capable of producing premium pastries to the highest standards of quality and presentation
- Bring creativity, innovation, and fresh ideas to our product range
- Take ownership of their work and consistently maintain exceptional standards
- Thrive in a fast-paced production environment
- Be a team player with strong communication and leadership skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Producing a wide range of high-quality pastries, viennoiserie, cakes, and specialty bakery products
- Maintaining consistency, quality, and efficiency across all pastry production
- Developing and introducing new products, recipes, and seasonal ranges
- Contributing to menu and product innovation
- Training and supporting junior members of the bakery team where required
- Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
- Managing production schedules and helping achieve daily operational targets
Essential Requirements:
- Proven professional experience as a Pastry Baker, Pastry Chef, or similar role
- Exceptional pastry skills and strong technical knowledge
- A portfolio or evidence of previous work demonstrating your capabilities
- Ability to create, develop, and execute your own original recipes
- Willingness to undertake a practical skills assessment and baking trial as part of the recruitment process
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
- A genuine passion for excellence in pastry and baking
Applicants must be able to demonstrate their expertise through previous work, references, and practical assessment. We are looking for someone who can bring not only experience, but also creativity, leadership, and a commitment to helping elevate and expand our pastry offering.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience and ability
- Excellent food allowance package
- Opportunity to work with a respected and established bakery brand
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- The chance to make a genuine impact on product development and innovation
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of London’s most respected bakeries and become part of a business with a proud heritage, loyal customer base, and ambitious plans for the future.
Location: Stamford Hill, London
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience
If you believe you have the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to excel in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV together with examples of your work and relevant experience.
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
