Job Description
A hands-on senior position for a skilled baker who understands the rhythm of sourdough production and thrives in a collaborative environment where quality, consistency and calm leadership matter. You will work within the leadership team at **** Bakehouse, where every loaf is slow-fermented, hand-shaped, and baked on stone.
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Key responsibilities
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Oversee daily production and maintain quality standards
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Manage fermentation schedules, dough development and bake times
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Support and mentor bakers and apprentices
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Help refine systems, recipes and processes as the bakehouse grows
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Bring recent ideas to strengthen the range and efficiency
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About you
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Experienced baker with genuine respect for craft and the people behind it
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Deep knowledge of naturally leavened bread and artisan techniques
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Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
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Ability to lead by example while collaborating as part of a close team
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Calm, steady presence during early starts and busy days
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About us
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**** Bakehouse is a respected, growing regional bakery where every loaf tells a story - slow-fermented, hand-shaped, baked on stone.
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Senior position within a respected, growing regional bakery
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Opportunity to contribute to strategy, systems and product innovation
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Modern facilities, high-quality ingredients and supportive peers
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Stable hours, strong culture and a long-term future in the craft
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