About us: The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we are looking for our next Commis Chef. As a Commis Chef, you will make delicious products in our production kitchen such as Sausage Rolls, Quiches, Salads, and Soups. If you like cooking at home and enjoy using quality ingredients this role is for you. Contracted hours: 45 hours - Full Time (overtime is optionable) Working Hours: 7am-4pm and 8am-5pm Shift Pattern: Mon-Sun, any 5 days out of 7 Location: Hendon, London, NW9 - If you live in a 5-mile radius, this job is for you Our people tell us you will be a great addition to the team if you can Assist with food preparation for large-scale production Follow recipes and kitchen procedures with accuracy Support senior chefs in maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety Ensure workstation is clean, organised, and well-stocked Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment Our people tell us you'll be a great addition to the team if you have Previous kitchen experience (desirable but not essential - full training provided) A strong work ethic and willingness to learn Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality Flexibility and reliability What's in it for you? Hourly rate of £12.25 per hour (bi-weekly pay) And enjoy eating our products in your break and take a loaf with you home every 40% - 50% discount at The Bread Factory and GAIL's Bakery 24-hour GP service Our Values We care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We care about Baking: At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We care about each other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We care about community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.
Sep 11, 2025
Full time
About us: The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we are looking for our next Commis Chef. As a Commis Chef, you will make delicious products in our production kitchen such as Sausage Rolls, Quiches, Salads, and Soups. If you like cooking at home and enjoy using quality ingredients this role is for you. Contracted hours: 45 hours - Full Time (overtime is optionable) Working Hours: 7am-4pm and 8am-5pm Shift Pattern: Mon-Sun, any 5 days out of 7 Location: Hendon, London, NW9 - If you live in a 5-mile radius, this job is for you Our people tell us you will be a great addition to the team if you can Assist with food preparation for large-scale production Follow recipes and kitchen procedures with accuracy Support senior chefs in maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety Ensure workstation is clean, organised, and well-stocked Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment Our people tell us you'll be a great addition to the team if you have Previous kitchen experience (desirable but not essential - full training provided) A strong work ethic and willingness to learn Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality Flexibility and reliability What's in it for you? Hourly rate of £12.25 per hour (bi-weekly pay) And enjoy eating our products in your break and take a loaf with you home every 40% - 50% discount at The Bread Factory and GAIL's Bakery 24-hour GP service Our Values We care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We care about Baking: At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We care about each other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We care about community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e -commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our Hendon Factory continues to grow, we are looking for a Commercial Lead to join our Manchester team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Working in close partnership with our London headquarters and reporting to the Foodservice Commercial Manager, you'll take full ownership of driving profitable growth across our entire customer and channel portfolio in Manchester. Leading a high-performing team of two Customer Care Representatives and one Account Manager, you'll also collaborate with our wider Foodservice and Customer Experience teams (based in London), as well as Marketing, NPD, and Operations, to shape and deliver commercial strategies that meet customer needs while maximising opportunities both regionally and nationally. This is a hands-on, results-oriented role that requires balancing big-picture strategy with day-to-day commercial management, project execution, and customer satisfaction. As a trusted partner to our key customers, you'll identify growth opportunities, negotiate agreements, and ensure we consistently deliver on our commitments. Fast-paced, varied, and dynamic, this role offers something different every day. One moment you could be working alongside top chefs in Foodservice, sampling products and co-developing new menus; the next, partnering with retail customers or collaborating with cross-functional teams to guarantee best-in-class service. In everything you do, you'll be both a commercial driver and a customer champion-making sure our service is every bit as exceptional as our baking. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you Proven track record in commercial, sales or business development role in food or hospitality Strong relationship builder with excellent influencing or negotiating skills Commercially astute, with a focus on building sustainable growth and profitability Confident with data and financials - able to analyse numbers and turn them into action Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities Comfortable navigating complexity Passionate about great food and committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences A track record of building successful, cross-functional partnerships. What's in it for you? Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 23 days holiday (pro-rata) Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
Sep 11, 2025
Full time
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e -commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our Hendon Factory continues to grow, we are looking for a Commercial Lead to join our Manchester team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Working in close partnership with our London headquarters and reporting to the Foodservice Commercial Manager, you'll take full ownership of driving profitable growth across our entire customer and channel portfolio in Manchester. Leading a high-performing team of two Customer Care Representatives and one Account Manager, you'll also collaborate with our wider Foodservice and Customer Experience teams (based in London), as well as Marketing, NPD, and Operations, to shape and deliver commercial strategies that meet customer needs while maximising opportunities both regionally and nationally. This is a hands-on, results-oriented role that requires balancing big-picture strategy with day-to-day commercial management, project execution, and customer satisfaction. As a trusted partner to our key customers, you'll identify growth opportunities, negotiate agreements, and ensure we consistently deliver on our commitments. Fast-paced, varied, and dynamic, this role offers something different every day. One moment you could be working alongside top chefs in Foodservice, sampling products and co-developing new menus; the next, partnering with retail customers or collaborating with cross-functional teams to guarantee best-in-class service. In everything you do, you'll be both a commercial driver and a customer champion-making sure our service is every bit as exceptional as our baking. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you Proven track record in commercial, sales or business development role in food or hospitality Strong relationship builder with excellent influencing or negotiating skills Commercially astute, with a focus on building sustainable growth and profitability Confident with data and financials - able to analyse numbers and turn them into action Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities Comfortable navigating complexity Passionate about great food and committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences A track record of building successful, cross-functional partnerships. What's in it for you? Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 23 days holiday (pro-rata) Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
Pastry Chef Artisan Bakery Company: Mrs Sourdough Bakery - ME4 4DS Location: ME4 4DS Salary: Competitive (based on experience) Hours: Full-time, early morning shifts A growing artisan sourdough bakery looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to join their friendly and passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hands-on bakery environment, producing high-quality pastries and sweet treats fo click apply for full job details
Sep 10, 2025
Full time
Pastry Chef Artisan Bakery Company: Mrs Sourdough Bakery - ME4 4DS Location: ME4 4DS Salary: Competitive (based on experience) Hours: Full-time, early morning shifts A growing artisan sourdough bakery looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to join their friendly and passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hands-on bakery environment, producing high-quality pastries and sweet treats fo click apply for full job details
Pastry Chef Artisan Bakery Company: Mrs Sourdough Bakery - ME4 4DS Location: ME4 4DS Salary: Competitive (based on experience) Hours: Full-time, early morning shifts A growing artisan sourdough bakery looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to join their friendly and passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hands-on bakery environment, producing high-quality pastries and sweet treats for both retail and wholesale customers. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and produce laminated pastries (croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish, etc.) Bake cakes, cookies, biscuits, and a variety of other pastries Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation Support stock control, ordering, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment Work as part of a close-knit team to deliver smooth daily production Requirements: Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a bakery environment Strong knowledge of lamination and pastry techniques Ability to produce a wide range of cakes, cookies, biscuits, and pastries Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing top-quality products Flexibility to work early morning shifts A positive, team-focused attitude Benefits: Competitive pay Unlimited free coffee all day (we know how important it is at 5am!) Staff discount on all our breads, pastries, and cakes A supportive, friendly team no big-kitchen stress, no shouting, just teamwork Early starts mean early finishes enjoy your afternoons free Opportunities to learn, develop, and bring your own ideas to the menu Be part of a small business where your work really matters and is appreciated by a loyal local community If you are passionate about pastry and want to join a welcoming team where you ll be valued (and never short of good coffee), we d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter
Sep 09, 2025
Full time
Pastry Chef Artisan Bakery Company: Mrs Sourdough Bakery - ME4 4DS Location: ME4 4DS Salary: Competitive (based on experience) Hours: Full-time, early morning shifts A growing artisan sourdough bakery looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to join their friendly and passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hands-on bakery environment, producing high-quality pastries and sweet treats for both retail and wholesale customers. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and produce laminated pastries (croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish, etc.) Bake cakes, cookies, biscuits, and a variety of other pastries Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation Support stock control, ordering, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment Work as part of a close-knit team to deliver smooth daily production Requirements: Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a bakery environment Strong knowledge of lamination and pastry techniques Ability to produce a wide range of cakes, cookies, biscuits, and pastries Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing top-quality products Flexibility to work early morning shifts A positive, team-focused attitude Benefits: Competitive pay Unlimited free coffee all day (we know how important it is at 5am!) Staff discount on all our breads, pastries, and cakes A supportive, friendly team no big-kitchen stress, no shouting, just teamwork Early starts mean early finishes enjoy your afternoons free Opportunities to learn, develop, and bring your own ideas to the menu Be part of a small business where your work really matters and is appreciated by a loyal local community If you are passionate about pastry and want to join a welcoming team where you ll be valued (and never short of good coffee), we d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter
Pizza Chefs - Full & Part Time Shrewsbury 28,000 - 30,000 salary Immediate starts available Serious about dough? So are we! We're working with an incredible independent brand that's building something special in the heart of Shrewsbury - and they're looking for talented pizzaiolos to join their growing kitchen team. This is a place where food quality comes first, creativity is encouraged, and the pace is fast - but never rushed. If you've got strong dough-handling skills, experience in a commercial kitchen, and a real passion for food done right, this is your chance to be part of something with real energy behind it. What You'll Be Doing Prepping and working with fresh dough every shift Helping to shape a kitchen culture that's creative, clean, and consistent Supporting the wider team with food prep and service Bringing new ideas and energy to the menu Keeping food safety, quality, and standards top-notch What You'll Need 1 year+ experience as a pizzaiolo or baker 3 years in a commercial kitchen Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-led environment What's On Offer 29,000 annual salary or 12.50 - 13.00 per hour Tips (paid weekly or bi-weekly) Bonus scheme Flexible working hours Company pension Food discounts This is more than just a job - it's a chance to grow with a brand that's all about great food, good people, and raising the bar. Ready to be part of the journey? Apply now By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce Charity & Non Profit Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Hospitality, Catering & Leisure Marketing, Digital & Technology Office & Administration Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations Senior Appointments & Executive Sales & FMCG Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse Manufacturing & Engineering
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Pizza Chefs - Full & Part Time Shrewsbury 28,000 - 30,000 salary Immediate starts available Serious about dough? So are we! We're working with an incredible independent brand that's building something special in the heart of Shrewsbury - and they're looking for talented pizzaiolos to join their growing kitchen team. This is a place where food quality comes first, creativity is encouraged, and the pace is fast - but never rushed. If you've got strong dough-handling skills, experience in a commercial kitchen, and a real passion for food done right, this is your chance to be part of something with real energy behind it. What You'll Be Doing Prepping and working with fresh dough every shift Helping to shape a kitchen culture that's creative, clean, and consistent Supporting the wider team with food prep and service Bringing new ideas and energy to the menu Keeping food safety, quality, and standards top-notch What You'll Need 1 year+ experience as a pizzaiolo or baker 3 years in a commercial kitchen Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-led environment What's On Offer 29,000 annual salary or 12.50 - 13.00 per hour Tips (paid weekly or bi-weekly) Bonus scheme Flexible working hours Company pension Food discounts This is more than just a job - it's a chance to grow with a brand that's all about great food, good people, and raising the bar. Ready to be part of the journey? Apply now By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce Charity & Non Profit Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Hospitality, Catering & Leisure Marketing, Digital & Technology Office & Administration Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations Senior Appointments & Executive Sales & FMCG Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse Manufacturing & Engineering
