Head of Pastry


Company:	HR GO Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Folkestone, CT19 5EU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

Head of Pastry

Folkestone, Kent

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4am-1pm ~ 4 or 5 days per week

Friday working is essential

Contract: 6 months fixed term

Competitive salary, depending on experience

We're looking for experienced and enthusiastic Head of Pastry

Do you love the smell of freshly baked pastry, have an eye for detail and enjoy creating something delicious from scratch?

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Pastry to join our clients growing bakery team in Folkestone.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take the lead on our clients pastry production, from laminating and shaping to baking, filling and finishing. You'll also have the opportunity to develop new ideas and products as we build our pastry range.

What you'll be getting stuck into

Leading our day-to-day pastry production

Mixing, folding and laminating doughs

Creating delicious pastry fillings

Shaping, baking and finishing pastries

Developing and testing new products

Maintaining exceptional quality and consistency

Ordering ingredients and managing stock

Training and supporting the pastry team

Keeping the section clean, organised and running efficiently

Bringing fresh ideas to help us grow our pastry offering

What we're looking for

You'll be an experienced pastry baker who takes real pride in what you make.

You'll be creative, organised and confident working independently, while also enjoying being part of a busy bakery team. Most importantly, you'll care about making really good pastry and want to help us keep improving.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a pastry section, put your ideas into practice and help shape an exciting new range.

Ready to join us? Apply today! If you think you've got the experience, passion and creativity we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

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