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Head Baker

e5 Bakehouse
Hackney, London

Posted: 6 Jan 2026

Deadline: 21 Jan 2026

Compensation: £36,600 per annum (4 day week)

Paid Full-time

Job description

This role requires someone who is proactive, nurturing, and with a strong attention to detail. They will also be supportive and empathetic in order to successfully lead our exceptional team of bakers here at e5. You will have the support of a deputy head baker in your role. 

The role of Head Baker is varied, inclusive of: operations, management, admin and teaching classes. 

We are a busy team producing a wide variety of items 7 days a week. There is always scope for new product development and exciting new ideas, which we hope the right candidate will bring to the role. It’s important for the Head Baker to be well organised, approachable, and be open to requests/ideas coming from the Directors. 

Application information

Apply from our website! https://e5bakehouse.com/jobs

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