Bakery Chef - Lead a New Artisan Bakery Kitchen

Bakery Chef - Lead a New Artisan Bakery Kitchen (Reading) £16-£18 per hour + enhanced weekend rates Are you ready to shape the future of a brand‑new artisan bakery? This is a rare chance to take the lead in launching a fresh, creative bakery kitchen in Reading. You'll be the craftsperson at the heart of it all - guiding a talented team, developing standout products, and setting the standard for exceptional breads, pastries, and baked goods served across multiple sites. What You'll Do Champion daily bakery production with an unwavering focus on quality, consistency, and freshness. Create and develop new products, seasonal specials, and innovative bakery lines that excite customers. Mentor, train, and inspire junior bakers to grow their skills and confidence. Maintain a beautifully organised kitchen with top‑tier hygiene and food safety standards. What You'll Bring Solid professional experience in bakery and pastry within a commercial kitchen. Natural leadership, strong organisation, and a calm, positive presence. A genuine passion for great food, creativity, and continuous improvement. A desire to help build something new, meaningful, and full of craft. What We Offer £16-£18 per hour + enhanced weekend rates Pension scheme Free meals on shift Ongoing training and development opportunities A supportive, inclusive, forward‑thinking working environment where your ideas matter Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people