Job Description

The Bertinet Bakery, based in Bath, has been creating award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes for over 18 years. We supply leading retailers, restaurants, and our own GAIL's bakeries nationwide -- always staying true to our craft and commitment to quality.



As a Bakery Supervisor, you will lead and support our baking team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily production, ensuring quality control, and managing a team of bakers to ensure smooth operations in our busy bakery.

What You'll Be Doing

Oversee the daily production of bread, pastries, and baked goods, ensuring consistently high standards of quality, taste, and presentation while meeting agreed production schedules. Lead, motivate, and develop a team of bakers through clear direction, hands on support, regular briefings, and constructive feedback to drive performance and continuous improvement. Actively participate in the full baking process including preparation, mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking, ensuring strict adherence to recipes, traditional methods, and food safety standards. Manage operational efficiency by monitoring workflow, resolving production or equipment issues promptly, maintaining a clean and well organised bakery, and ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations. Support the wider success of the bakery through effective stock control, ingredient management, equipment care, and involvement in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members to build a strong, skilled workforce.

About You

Have previous experience in a bakery or food production environment, with a solid understanding of artisan bread and pastry techniques. Have strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate a team of bakers. Are organised, efficient, and able to manage production schedules and workflows effectively. Are passionate about quality baking and committed to maintaining the highest standards in everything they do. Have knowledge of health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and best practices in bakery hygiene. Are proactive in problem-solving and able to manage challenges during production. Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Location:

Brassmill Ln, Bath BA1 3JN

Hours:

40 hours per week - Any 5 days out of 7

Shift:

5:00PM-2:00AM

Pay:

15.20 per hour

Our Care Values

We care about Job Well Done:


Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.



We care about Baking:


At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.



We care about each other:


We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.



We care about community:


We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.



We care about nature:


We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain--from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.