• Lead and manage a team of bakers and pastry chefs across production shifts
  
  

• Create rotas, manage payroll submissions, and support onboarding and training
  
  

• Mentor junior chefs and foster a calm, respectful, and inclusive kitchen environment
  
  

• Develop and refine recipes for breads, viennoiserie, and seasonal desserts
  
  

• Ensure consistency in flavour, portioning, and presentation
  
  

• Incorporate unique culinary influences in collaboration with chefs
  
  

• Oversee daily baking production, ensuring high standards and efficiency
  
  

• Manage early morning prep and timely delivery across restaurant sites
  
  

• Monitor gross profit margins and waste to maintain cost-effective practices
  
  

• Promote clear, calm communication with all kitchen and front-of-house teams
  
  

• Support a positive working culture and proactive problem-solving
  
  

• Participate in service when needed and adapt to day-to-day kitchen flow
  
  

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Head Baker or in a similar senior pastry role
  
  

• Technical proficiency in French baking, laminated doughs, and dough fermentation
  
  

• A genuine passion for baking and a commitment to quality
  
  

• Strong leadership and organisational skills
  
  

• A calm, solutions-focused mindset, even in high-pressure environments
  
  

• Experience in a quality-focused, high-volume kitchen preferred

What’s in it for you:

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.

• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.

• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.

• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.

• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

• Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!

• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.

• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to see your application! Please keep in mind that it may take us 1 to 2 weeks to get back to you due to the high volume of applications. Thanks for your patience!

• Lead and manage a team of bakers and pastry chefs across production shifts
  
  

• Create rotas, manage payroll submissions, and support onboarding and training
  
  

• Mentor junior chefs and foster a calm, respectful, and inclusive kitchen environment
  
  

• Develop and refine recipes for breads, viennoiserie, and seasonal desserts
  
  

• Ensure consistency in flavour, portioning, and presentation
  
  

• Incorporate unique culinary influences in collaboration with chefs
  
  

• Oversee daily baking production, ensuring high standards and efficiency
  
  

• Manage early morning prep and timely delivery across restaurant sites
  
  

• Monitor gross profit margins and waste to maintain cost-effective practices
  
  

• Promote clear, calm communication with all kitchen and front-of-house teams
  
  

• Support a positive working culture and proactive problem-solving
  
  

• Participate in service when needed and adapt to day-to-day kitchen flow
  
  

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Head Baker or in a similar senior pastry role
  
  

• Technical proficiency in French baking, laminated doughs, and dough fermentation
  
  

• A genuine passion for baking and a commitment to quality
  
  

• Strong leadership and organisational skills
  
  

• A calm, solutions-focused mindset, even in high-pressure environments
  
  

• Experience in a quality-focused, high-volume kitchen preferred

What’s in it for you:

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.

• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.

• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.

• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.

• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

• Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!

• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.

• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to see your application! Please keep in mind that it may take us 1 to 2 weeks to get back to you due to the high volume of applications. Thanks for your patience!