We are Two Magpies Bakery, an award winning company with 10 sites across Suffolk & Norfolk. We are looking for an Head of Pastry with a passion for pastry to work alongside our Pastry team & senior management team. It Is necessary for the successful applicant to be able to demonstrate experience in working in a catering/production business and to ideally have management experience within managing a team.
This is an exciting time to join Two Magpies Bakery as we are expanding and can offer opportunities for growth and development.
You will be required to, but not limited to:
* Product/Produce stock control I.E keeping an eye on product stock levels to ensure that product and produce stock is kept at optimum levels. Ensuring a smooth transition when changing products.
* Planning of production of all products, working a week in advance to maximise productivity whilst cross referencing with the stock take and the pastry plan.
* Carry out 1-1 catch ups, probation reviews & annual reviews with team members
* Taking initiative to introduce new systems & procedures to improve the department. We are a developing business & new innovation is always welcome.
* Managing product launches, planning & carrying out of new product trials for each season.
* Ensuring that high cleanliness & hygiene standards are followed at all times & that our HACCP procedures/systems are adhered too.
* Ensuring rotas are completed & briefed to the team.
A successful candidate will have:
* A passion for the industry & all things pastry
* Real ambition to succeed at the highest level
* Team player & Can do attitude
* Attention to detail
* Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
* Excellent initiative
* Kitchen experience
The role is full time, 45 hours per week & requires weekends in addition to School & Public holidays due to high demand. Flexibility would be required as we develop our team.
We offer Two consecutive days off each week. The Pastry team operate between the hours of 5am-12am so flexibility is required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Halesworth IP19: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Kitchen/Baking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person