Bakery Manger

Job description

Job Title: Bakery/Finisher Manager
Location: Bunclody, Wexford
Role Type: Full-time or part-time (flexible, ideally 39 hours/week)
Reports To: Head of Kitchen

About the Role

The Noel Group is a leading recruitment agency operating nationwide across the hospitality sector. We’re proud to partner with a prestigious client in the hospitality industry to search for a talented Baker/Finisher Manager to overlook a busy Café.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a skilled and passionate Bakery Manager to lead a small team in the production of occasion cakes, traditional cakes, and fresh breads for both on-site and off-site café outlets. This role is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experience in baking and is now ready to step into a leadership position, with full support from a collaborative kitchen and café team.

What’s in It for You?

• Starting hourly rate: €16.00/hour
• A supportive, respectful working environment
• Flexible working hours (including option for 4-day weeks)
• Early starts mean early finishes-great for work-life balance
• Opportunity to shape the bakery offering and introduce new products
• Develop leadership skills in a real, supportive setting
• Hands-on role with scope for creativity and ownership

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a small team of bakers and finishers
• Liaise with suppliers to maintain product quality and control costs
• Complete weekly stocktakes and place ingredient orders
• Prepare and manage fortnightly staff rotas
• Train and upskill new and current team members
• Follow existing in-house recipes and introduce new creations
• Maintain HACCP monitoring and documentation
• Collaborate with team leaders across the kitchen and café teams
• Ensure systems are updated and records are kept accurately
• Monitor bakery equipment, report issues, and manage repairs

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a baker, pastry chef, or cake finisher
• Strong practical baking knowledge with a hands-on approach
• Passion for high-quality food and pride in your craft
• Comfortable in fast-paced, early-start environments
• Excellent communication, time management, and delegation skills
• A team player who contributes positively to a supportive work culture
• Customer-focused mindset and pride in product presentation
• Flexible availability, including early morning starts (5:00 AM)