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Experienced Full-Time Patisserie/Viennoisiere Chef
Step into a role where your craft is celebrated, your creativity is encouraged and your team feels like family. This is more than a job—it’s a real chance to shape the future of a beloved neighbourhood bakery as it takes it’s next step.
We are seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join our small, dynamic kitchen. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality viennoisserie, pastries, desserts and baked goods. You will have a creative flair and willing to work with seasonal ingredients, maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and ensure consistency in taste and presentation. If you have a love for patisserie and a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you.
A focus on seasonal produce, working with brilliant local suppliers who support low intervention and regenerative farming practices, allows for creativity in our daily craft, something which is both nurtured and encouraged here at Sourdough Hub.
We take great pride in producing everything we sell in-house and are looking for a dedicated baker with the same level of care to join our fast-growing team.
Responsibilities
● Prepare and produce a wide variety of baked goods, pastries and desserts.
● Ensure all pastry items are made on time and to the highest quality, in line with service demands.
● Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the pastry section, including equipment and storage areas.
● Uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene in compliance with health regulations.
● Monitor ingredient inventory for the pastry section and communicate needs for ordering or restocking.
● Train and mentor apprentices as needed.
● Creative freedom to develop seasonal artisan baked goods,
Skills
● Strong proficiency in pastry and viennoiserie techniques, including baking, chocolate work and sugar art.
● Solid knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
● Experience working in a high-end or high-volume pastry kitchen is highly desirable.
● Excellent attention to detail and artistic presentation skills.
● Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks, simultaneously.
● Organised, reliable and committed to maintaining high standards.
● A genuine passion for pastry arts and a commitment to ongoing innovation.
● Join our team and contribute to taking this small business to it’s full growth potential.
What You’ll Be Doing
● Crafting a new exciting range of patisserie products.
● Innovating new lines and seasonal specials with flair and precision
● Collaborating with a supportive team in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment
● Upholding food safety and contributing to a clean, positive workspace
What We’re Looking For
● Proven experience in patisserie
● A love for the classics and the confidence to elevate them
● A sharp eye for detail and a steady hand under pressure
● A desire to grow, experiment, and contribute to a growing business
Experience:
● Baking: 3 years minimum (required) Work authorisation:
● United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
If you’re ready to bring your artistry to a place that values self-motivation, creativity, teamwork, and a touch of magic, we’d love to hear from you.
Full job description
Experienced Pastry Chef Opportunity at Sourdough Hub – Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
Setting: Small independent bakery in the midst of expansion
Start Date: Immediate
Hourly Rate:
Competitive rate; £13.85ph+ (depending on experience.)
To apply for this position:
1. Send your CV to info@sourdoughhub.co.uk
2. Attach a cover note explaining a bit about who you are and your availability.
3. Support your application with photos of your work.
Experienced Sourdough Baker
Location: Sourdough Hub - Newmarket, Suffolk
Employment type: Full-Time
Start date: Immediate Start
About Us
Sourdough Hub is a small, artisan bakery known for handcrafted sourdough loaves, pastries, and baked goods made with care and natural, local ingredients. We take pride in slow fermentation, quality craftsmanship and a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Sourdough Baker to join our team as we expand the business. You’ll be responsible for producing a range of high-quality sourdough breads and baked goods, ensuring consistency, flavour, and presentation that reflect our values and standards. Responsibilities
• Mix, shape, and bake a variety of sourdough breads and other artisanal products.
• Maintain and care for the bakery’s sourdough starter.
• Manage dough fermentation, proofing and baking schedules.
• Ensure cleanliness and food safety standards are upheld.
• Assist with product innovation and seasonal creations.
• Collaborate with the bakery team to ensure smooth daily production.
• Contribute to developing new recipes, flavours and seasonal offerings.
• Manage ingredients and stock levels, ensuring supplies are replenished as required.
• Work closely with the bakery team to ensure smooth operations during busy periods.
Skills & Experience
• Proven experience in professional baking, ideally within a bakery or café environment.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and dough development (sourdough experience is a plus.
• Understanding of food safety standards and best practices
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining great attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Creative flair and enthusiasm for developing new products.
• Minimum of 3 years’ bakery experience preferred.
Details
FullTime Position
Location: On-site at Sourdough Hub. Newmarket
Requirements
• Proven experience as a baker, preferably with sourdough.
• Strong understanding of fermentation and dough development.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work early morning shifts.
• A positive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.
What We Offer
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• A supportive and friendly work environment.
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding artisan bakery.
• Staff discount on all our delicious baked goods!
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Schedule:
Hourly Rate: Competitive rate; £13.85ph+ (depending on experience)
To apply for this position:
1. Send your CV to info@sourdoughhub.co.uk
2. Attach a cover note explaining a bit about who you are and your availability.
3. Support your application with photos of your work.