Head Lamination/ Pastry Chef

Head Lamination, Viennoiserie & Pastry Chef - Artisan Bakery - Wimbledon

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head Lamination, Viennoiserie & Pastry Chef to join this growing, family-run bakery business in Wimbledon.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and passionate pastry professional to take ownership of the lamination, viennoiserie, and pastry section within a thriving artisan bakery operation. The successful candidate will lead the production of high-quality croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish pastries, seasonal specials, and a range of pastry products, ensuring exceptional standards of consistency, quality, and presentation.
Working within a busy production bakery that supplies its own cafés as well as a growing wholesale business across London, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact within an ambitious and expanding company. You will be responsible for overseeing daily production, maintaining quality standards, driving creativity and innovation, and supporting the development of the wider bakery team.

The Perks

As Head Lamination, Viennoiserie & Pastry Chef you can expect the following:
Salary of £40,000
Full-time position with daytime hours
Extra paid day off for your birthday
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Employee discount and complimentary bakery products
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to lead and develop the pastry and viennoiserie offering within a growing business
The Place

This family-run bakery operates a busy production site in Wimbledon alongside its own successful cafés and a flourishing wholesale operation supplying businesses across London seven days a week.
Renowned for producing fresh, high-quality pastries and baked goods, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, consistency, and innovation. The ever-evolving pastry and viennoiserie range focuses on premium seasonal ingredients, combining classic techniques with creative flair to produce exceptional products enjoyed across both retail and wholesale channels.
The team prides itself on maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture where craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail are celebrated. xwzovoh

The Person

The ideal Head Lamination, Viennoiserie & Pastry Chef will have the following:
Proven experience within a lamination, viennoiserie, or pastry-focused role
Previous experience leading or supervising a bakery or pastry section
Strong knowledge of dough development, fermentation, lamination techniques, and viennoiserie production
Experience producing a wide range of laminated products and pastries
Ability to maintain exceptional standards within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent attention to detail and consistency
Passion for artisan baking, pastry, and product development
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Ability to train, mentor, and support junior team members
Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively within a team
Full right to work in the UK
If you are an experienced pastry professional looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a specialist section within a growing artisan bakery business, apply today.