Senior Baker
Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham, London
Set to open within The Langham, London, Sale e Pepe Mare
marks an exciting new chapter in the legacy of Sale e Pepe, the iconic
Knightsbridge restaurant that has shaped Italian dining in the capital since
1974. This collaboration brings together two renowned London institutions to
create a landmark destination for coastal Italian cuisine.
Sale e Pepe Mare celebrates the sun-drenched elegance of
Italy's coastline, with a strong culinary focus on handcrafted breads, baked
goods, and dough-based preparations that underpin the menu, alongside
exceptional seafood and timeless Italian flavours. Serving breakfast, lunch,
and dinner, the restaurant blends tradition with contemporary Mediterranean
sophistication.
We are now seeking an experienced Senior Baker to join our
opening kitchen team. This is a senior, specialist role responsible for leading
all baking production, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and execution
across all bread and baked goods served within the restaurant.
About the Role
As Senior Baker, you will take ownership of the bakery
function, overseeing the daily production, baking, and presentation of all
breads and baked items. You will act as the technical lead for dough and
fermentation, setting standards and supporting the wider kitchen team.
Working closely with the Head Pastry Chef & Executive
Chef, you will play a key role in menu development, production planning, and
maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship, while respecting
traditional Italian baking techniques.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead
and manage all bread and baking production for the restaurant
2. Prepare,
mix, ferment, shape, and bake a wide range of doughs using traditional and
modern techniques
3. Produce
artisanal Italian breads, breakfast baked goods, and dough-based menu
components
4. Set
and maintain standards for fermentation, proofing, baking times, and
finishing
5. Plan
production schedules to support breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
6. Ensure
consistency, quality, and presentation across all baked goods
7. Collaborate
with the senior kitchen team on menu development, seasonal changes, and
specials
8. Maintain
strict food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards within the bakery
area
9. Manage
stock control, ordering, yields, and waste related to bakery production
10. Train,
support, and mentor junior chefs involved in baking and dough preparation
About Us
At Sale e Pepe Mare, we combine the heritage and elegance of
The Langham with the iconic legacy of Sale e Pepe to create a new destination
for refined coastal Italian dining. Our kitchen culture values craftsmanship,
discipline, and authenticity, with breads and baked goods playing a vital role
in the overall guest experience.
Requirements
11. Proven
experience as a Senior Baker or Baker in a premium restaurant, hotel, or
artisan bakery environment
12. Advanced
technical knowledge of doughs, fermentation, and baking processes
13. Experience
leading or overseeing baking production in a high-volume, high-end setting
14. Strong
attention to detail, consistency, and quality control
15. Ability
to perform under pressure in a fast-paced service environment
16. Professional,
disciplined approach with strong leadership and team ethic
17. Passion
for mentoring and developing junior team members
18. Proof
of right to work / settled or pre-settled status in the UK
Benefits Include
19. Highly
competitive salary
20. Private
health insurance
21. 10
days fully paid sick leave
22. Bonus
scheme
23. Complimentary
meals while on duty
24. 50%
staff discount when dining with family and friends
25. Career
development and progression opportunities
26. Study
support scheme
27. A
supportive, inclusive, and people-focused culture
28. Internal
training, development, and exciting staff events
If you are a senior-level baker looking to be part of a
landmark opening and eager to lead bakery craftsmanship within a world-class
kitchen, we would love to hear from you.
Thesleff Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed
to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified
individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, or any other legally protected status.