At Milestone (Rathfriland) Ltd. food is our passion We're a proud family-run supermarket which incorporates our own deli, bakery, butchery, and Restaurant in store. Our people, our products, and our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
We're now on the lookout for a Bakery Team Leader to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent role (Monday–Friday) where you'll help lead our bakery team, ensuring every product that reaches our shelves is of the highest standard.
What you'll be doing:
* Supporting the Bakery Manager with the daily running of the bakery
* Taking charge of the decorating department, ensuring that all orders and shop floor requirements are completed
* Leading and motivating the team to achieve targets.
* Making sure products are made, finished, and presented to the best standard.
* Making products from scratch such as lemon meringues, profiterole cases, traybakes and dessert pots
* Creating fresh cream products such as Profiteroles, Gateaux, Pavlovas, Roulads etc.
* Decorating Cakes and buns
* Keeping the bakery safe, clean, and compliant at all times.
* Looking after equipment and ensuring it's used correctly.
* Helping with paperwork, quality checks, and food safety procedures.
* Creating a positive, supportive atmosphere for the team.
* Liaising with our customers on bespoke orders
Who we're looking for:
* Someone with previous bakery, food production, or retail leadership experience.
* A strong communicator who can motivate and support others.
* A hands-on leader with a positive, "can-do" approach.
* Someone who values quality, consistency, and teamwork.
* Someone with good customer service skills and happy to discuss options with our customers and fellow colleagues
What we offer:
* A permanent, full-time role with set Monday–Friday hours.
* The chance to be part of a proud, local family business.
* A supportive team culture
* Opportunities to grow and develop your skills.
* Salary will be dependant on experience.
If you're passionate about great bakery products and want to lead a team that shares that passion, we'd love to hear from you
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person