Woodstock Bakery - Lead Baker – Artisan Sourdough Bakery
Join our Growing team.
We’re an independent High Street bakery specialising in handcrafted sourdoughs and artisan breads, made with traditional methods and locally sourced ingredients. As we enter an exciting stage of growth, we’re looking for a Lead Baker to help shape our next chapter.
This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about the art of artisan bread and wants to grow with a small, ambitious business.
What You’ll Do
Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with the bakery manager, you will work in unity across the business. You will lead daily production of sourdoughs, breads, and pastries. Ensuring the house range is delivered to the desired quantities and the preorder and wholesale demand is met.
Take ownership of the bread and pastry range, bringing consistency to core products and seasonal creations.
Develop and test new recipes and ideas to help increase revenues.
Manage and inspire a small baking team consisting of an experienced part time baker and passionate apprentice. You will bring your experience to help mentor and train your team. We invest in our people.
Taking pride in your environment, maintain high standards of hygiene and quality that meet and exceed the companies expectations regarding food safety and cleanliness. We are proud of our 5 stars hygiene rating and want to ensure it stays that way.
About You
Strong background in artisan baking, with proven sourdough expertise.
Experience in Viennoiserie is highly desirable.
A creative, detail-oriented baker who thrives in a small, collaborative environment.
Comfortable with early mornings, weekend work, and occasional lone working. Full Time – 37.5hrs a week. Shift pattern – 4am – 11:30am. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Formal qualifications are great, but we would also be keen to hear from experienced bakers who have the passion, industry experience and personality that meets our brand values.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a business from the grass roots of its journey. Helping to build a bakery already known for quality, creativity, and community.
Creative freedom to help shape the bakery’s range and direction.
Work with a friendly, likeminded and close-knit team that values craftsmanship.
Exciting career progression as the business grows.
Staff benefits upon completion of your probationary period.
Regular team social event.
Team discounts across the whole product range.
Competitive Salary between £26,325 - £27,300 DOE.
If this role excites you like our bakery excites us, then we’d love to hear from you.
Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes
Full-time | Permanent
Immediate start available