Artisan Baker

I am recruiting on behalf of my client, an exciting new independent artisan bakery opening in Belsize Park, London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Artisan Baker to play a key role in establishing a new bakery, bringing technical expertise, creativity and leadership to a growing team. Working alongside an experienced pastry chef, you will take responsibility for daily bread and viennoiserie production, maintaining exceptional standards of quality, consistency and craftsmanship. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage daily artisan bread and viennoiserie production. Produce high-quality sourdough breads using natural fermentation techniques, with excellent starter management. Create outstanding croissants, pain au chocolat and other laminated pastries entirely from scratch. Produce a range of artisan breads, including baguettes, focaccia, brioche and speciality loaves. Maintain consistent product quality, presentation and production standards. Organise production schedules efficiently to ensure smooth daily operations. Develop and refine recipes, bringing creativity and new ideas to the bakery. Support, guide and train team members, helping to establish a strong culture of quality and craftsmanship. Essential Skills and Experience - Proven professional experience in artisan bread production. Advanced knowledge of sourdough, natural fermentation and starter management. Strong technical skills in viennoiserie, particularly croissants, pain au ..... full job details .....