BAKER - Artisan Sourdough Bread & Pastries

Today Bread is looking for an experienced Baker (or Head Baker) to join our expanding sourdough artisan bakery in the heart of Walthamstow Central.

We’re a small, passionate team baking naturally leavened sourdough bread every day, right in front of our customers. We care deeply about our ingredients, our process, and the craft of making real bread.

As part of our team, you will:

  • Bake a variety of sourdough breads and pastries with care and consistency
  • Work with high-quality, seasonal ingredients
  • Contribute ideas and help shape our growing bakery
  • Share your knowledge, passion, and love for artisan baking

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience in artisan bread baking (especially sourdough)
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality products
  • A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
  • Someone with curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for good food

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary + Tip + Bonus
  • A supportive and friendly environment in a small, dedicated team
  • Opportunities to learn, grow, and bring your own ideas to life
  • The chance to be part of a local, community-focused bakery that’s making a difference

Benefits:

  • Company pension scheme
  • 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
  • Free meal every day, unlimited coffee and tea, plus staff discount on all retail products
  • Flexible shift patterns
  • Regular company events

Salary is based on Experience and Responsibilities taken.

If you’re excited about real bread, passionate about craft baking, and ready to get involved in a hands-on role where your input matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London E17 4RT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • Our early baking shifts begin at 3:30am. How long would it take you to come from home for that start time?
  • Can you make a sourdough bread on your own from Mixing to Baking?
  • Can you make a Croissant on your own from Mixing the dough to lamination and Baking?

Experience:

  • Lamination: 1 year (preferred)
  • Bread making and baking: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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