Up to £31,000 per year
Gwyn's Bakery is looking for an experienced Baker to join our team
Originally founded by Ben Lines,Gwyn's Bakery is now owned and operated by Chef Tom Sellers's,restaurant group HiStory Hospitality.
HiStory Hospitality consists of two Michelin starred Restaurant Story in London Bridge,Story Cellar in Covent Garden and our events company Once Upon a Time.
Based in the Sussex market town of Horsham,located just an hour outside of London,this is a fantastic opportunity for a talented baker to contribute to the ongoing success of the bakery and to be part of an ever-growing restaurant group. So,whether you're an experienced professional or a rising star with a passion for pastries,we want to hear from you
What We Can Offer You
* 50% staff discount across all restaurants within the group
* Team referral bonus up to £2,000
* Additional paid day off for your birthday
* Regular and calendared staff socials
* Access to Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme where advice and counselling are available to assist with mental health
* Investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine,H&S,Food Safety and HR
Baker Requirements
* Confidence in patisserie,Viennoiserie and bread production
* Impeccable attention to detail,ensuring consistency and excellence in every product
* Strong understanding of fermented doughs
* Proven expertise in artisan baking,with strong knowledge of recipes,techniques,and food safety standards
* Strong organisational and time-management skills to oversee all aspects of bakery operations
* Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
* To deliver exceptional customer service,assisting customers with inquiries
* Proficiency in inventory management and supplier coordination
* Warm,friendly and humble personality
We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age,gender,identity,race,sexual orientation,ethnicity,and to create an environment where everyone,from any background,can be happy at work. We'd love to hear from you if you're a Baker and up for a new challenge.
Tom Sellers
Hailing from Nottingham,Tom Sellers is a two Michelin-starred Chef who opened his first restaurant,Restaurant Story,at 26. At launch,Tom's unique approach garnered significant critical acclaim,being awarded a Michelin Star just five months after opening,with a second star following in 2021. Tom learned his craft from some of the world's most influential Chefs and spent time working alongside the likes of Tom Aikens in London,Thomas Keller at three Michelin-starred per se in New York,and René Redzepi at two Michelin-starred Noma in Copenhagen,all before the age of 21. Story Cellar,a Parisian inspired rotisserie style restaurant opened in 2023 to much critical acclaim followed by Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair,where the restaurant offers a sustainably minded,produce led à la carte menu of reimagined European classics,bolstered by dishes cooked over the grill,and an abundant raw bar.