Head Baker - Luxury Lifestyle Hotel - Central London - £45,000 Service Charge Location: Central London Salary: £45,000 Service Charge Hours: Full-time, permanent (early morning / overnight shifts) Are you a skilled artisan baker with a passion for creating high-quality breads and pastries? Do you take pride in working independently to produce outstanding baked goods each night? We're looking for an experienced Head Baker to lead the on-site baking operation at one of London's most vibrant lifestyle hotels. The Role As Head Baker, you will take full ownership of the baking production, preparing a variety of handcrafted pastries, viennoiserie, and artisan breads for the hotel's breakfast service and outlets. Working independently, you'll ensure every item meets exceptional standards of quality, consistency, and presentation that reflect the property's premium culinary identity. Key Responsibilities Produce a full range of artisan baked goods including croissants, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins, sourdough, baguettes, and rolls Manage the entire night bake to ensure all products are ready for morning service Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards Monitor ingredient stock levels and communicate with the culinary team Keep all equipment and work areas clean, safe, and well-maintained Collaborate with the Executive Chef on new product development, seasonal offerings, and menu ideas About You Minimum 10 years' professional baking experience, ideally within a hotel or high-end bakery Expertise in laminated doughs, viennoiserie, and artisan bread-making Confident working independently and autonomously overnight Strong knowledge of fermentation, proofing, and baking techniques Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP) Highly self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented A baking or culinary qualification is desirable but not essential What's On Offer £45,000 service charge Meals on duty Employee discounts across hospitality venues Health and wellbeing benefits Learning and career development opportunities Be part of a friendly, inclusive, and professional culinary team in the heart of London Keywords to enhance visibility: Head Baker, Artisan Baker, Pastry Chef, Viennoiserie Specialist, Sourdough Baker, Hotel Bakery Jobs, Bakery Jobs London, Night Baker, Bread Baker, Luxury Hotel Jobs, Central London Hospitality Jobs, Bakery Manager, Senior Baker, Artisan Bread, Pastry Production. Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy