HEAD BAKER
Company Overview
Cottonrake is a an independent craft bakery in Glasgow’s West End dedicated to delivering the highest standards in pastry, sourdough bread and speciality coffee.
At Cottonrake we are currently looking for a Head Baker.
Summary
The Head Baker oversees all aspects of bread and pastry production, ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency. This role is both hands-on and supervisory, combining expert baking skills with leadership and team development. The Head Baker is also responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness, managing production schedules, and collaborating on menu innovation.
Responsibilities
1. Production & Quality Control
• Lead daily production of baked goods, including breads, pastries, and specialty items.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all products.
• Develop and test new recipes in line with seasonal trends and customer preferences.
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, and ingredient ratios for optimal results.
• Make sure bakery, café, pre orders, catering, and wholesale schedules are meant in adherence to week orders.
2. Team Leadership & Training
• Supervise and train the baking team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Create daily production schedules and assign tasks to team members.
• Monitor performance and provide feedback, mentoring junior staff and apprentices.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards at all times.
3. Inventory, Cost Control & Pricing
• Monitor ingredient usage to minimise waste and control costs.
• Communicate ingredient needs and shortages to the relevant staff (eg COO)
• Participate in stock takes and contribute to ordering decisions.
• Keep suppliers lists and products prices up to date.
• Calculate cost prices of new products and keep recipes up to date.
4. Kitchen Operations
• Maintain a clean and organised baking environment, adhering to food safety regulations.
• Ensure all baking equipment is maintained and operational; report issues as needed.
• Oversee opening and/or closing procedures in the baking area.
Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about hospitality, our products and specialty coffee. We work in an especially busy environment and you will need to be able to work in a team at a fast pace, be adaptable, detail orientated, positive and friendly as our community is very important to us.
The ideal candidate will be a confident individual with excellent leadership and communication skills, have great coffee experience, be able to stay calm under pressure and problem-solve when required.
If you are looking for full time management role and want to join our growing team during an exciting time of expansion, we would love to hear from you!
Working Pattern
Days: Typically scheduled 5 days per week (8 hour days), including at least one weekend day.
Hours: Start time between 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM, depending on production needs.
Breaks: Scheduled in line with working hours and in accordance with labor laws.
Flexibility: Occasional adjusted hours during peak seasons, product launches, or special events.
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If you have a passion for artisanal food, community based hospitality and team leadership, this role offers a fulfilling career path with development opportunities.
To submit your application please send your cover letter and CV to hello@cottonrakecafe.com
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