Location: Green Park, Reading RG2 6UP
About Us
The Street Bakeshop is a Hampshire based, award-winning artisan bakery. We are mad passionate about making exceptional breads, pastries and cakes. We craft all our products from scratch, using naturally leavened methods to achieve top quality products.
What we do goes beyond baking; we strive to provide outstanding coffee and an unforgettable customer experience through exceptional service. We put our very best in everything we do.
After the successful opening of our second outlet in Lychpit, Basingstoke, we are now ready to open our third. The new location in Green Park, Reading is scheduled to open its doors in November 2025.
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented and passionate individual with experience in both producing incredible food and running a kitchen to join our growing team at The Street Bakeshop. In this hands-on role, you’ll head up the kitchen at The Street Bakeshop Green Park and manage a team of chefs to deliver the most incredible culinary experience for our customers. You will help create the menu alongside the owner and the manager and the experienced team of bakers and pastry chefs.
This is a key position within our business, helping to shape our product offering and uphold our reputation for quality, creativity, and consistency. We’re looking for someone who is not only skilled but also excited about contributing to a collaborative environment and being part of a business that values innovation, quality and integrity.
Knowledge & Skills
· Experience: Ideal role for a Sous Chef who is ready for the next step.
· Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills, with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
· Work Ethic: High standards of professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and accountability.
· Motivation: Ability to work independently, solve problems, and complete tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.
· Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and commitment to producing quality work.
· Creativity: A keen interest in food trends and a passion for pushing creative boundaries in the culinary world.
· Passion: Passion for creating delicious products, and pride in outstanding work delivered.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop the menu alongside the manager and owner.
· Implement the menu, train chefs and sous chefs on new menu items.
· Manage a team of chefs and KPs to consistently deliver the agreed menu to the highest standards.
· Document and maintain recipes using company system/software.
· Place supply orders in accordance with established Minimum Stock Levels. Maintain stock in line with the company’s targets.
· Foster open communication within the team, with the admin team and other business areas to ensure smooth operations.
· Maintain cleanliness, adhere to food hygiene standards, and keep accurate production records.
Job Details
· Full-time position, 5 days a week, approximately 45 hours per week (may require additional hours for holiday cover).
· Shifts may include at least one weekend day per week.
· Typical work hours are likely across an early/later shift pattern 5am-2pm/7am-4pm, 5 days a week (the business operates 7 days a week).
· Salary between £35-£37k based on experience.
· Business Operation Hours: Mon to Fri 7am – 5pm, Sat 8am – 4pm, Sun 9am – 3pm
· The business is open one evening a month on a Thursday extending the business hours to 8pm.
Benefits
· Discounted and free food, free coffee
· Free parking available.
· Birthday Cake
The above is not an exhaustive list and in addition to the above duties, you may be required to perform other duties as the needs of our business change. We reserve the right to amend the above duties as deemed necessary for the needs of the business.
The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and clients or customers.