We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Baker to join the WatchHouse team – someone who genuinely loves bakery craft, takes pride in producing exceptional products, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
You will have previous professional kitchen or bakery experience, a strong understanding of quality and consistency, and the ability to follow recipes and specifications with precision and diligence. Most importantly, you care deeply about the final product and the experience it creates for our guests.
In this role, you will take ownership of the daily bakery setup and production of the WatchHouse bakery offering, ensuring every product is delivered to the highest possible standard. You will work closely with the wider kitchen team to support prep and service occasionally while helping maintain the quality, organisation and pace of the kitchen throughout the day.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake the daily WatchHouse bakery offering to consistently high standards
- Follow bakery recipes, specifications and production processes with precision and attention to detail
- Produce a variety of savoury and sweet bakery products throughout the day
- Support daily kitchen preparation including fillings, sauces, slicing and ingredient prep
- Assist the kitchen team during busy brunch and service periods when required
- Maintain organisation, cleanliness and structure across the bakery and kitchen sections
- Complete cleaning schedules, including extraction cleaning and deep‑clean tasks
- Manage your section with pride, consistency and accountability
- Adhere to all food safety, hygiene and best‑practice kitchen procedures
Qualifications
- Passionate about bakery, food quality and hospitality
- Organised, proactive and calm under pressure
- Strong team player with a positive and collaborative attitude
- Detail-focused and motivated by consistently delivering excellent products
- Excited to contribute to a growing premium hospitality brand
- A thinker and a doer – someone who takes initiative and ownership in their role
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate from £13.50 + share of tronc
- Free coffee and drinks, even on days off
- Monthly coffee gift – take home 250 g of premium WatchHouse coffee every month
- Free lunch every shift
- Team social budget – celebrate, connect and unwind with your team outside of work
- Annual WatchHouse party with core‑value awards and prizes such as trips to coffee farms
- 30% off all food and 30% off retail coffee
- Work in beautifully designed houses equipped with industry‑leading tools
- Supportive managers who listen, care and adapt to support your needs
- Best‑in‑class training from your first shift, with on- and off-shift development
- Access to SCA training – advance your coffee expertise with recognised industry training (role dependent)
- Off‑shift induction experience – full day induction in your first two weeks
- Real career progression – new houses and growth across the business keep your next step close
About WatchHouse
At WatchHouse, we were born from a passion to do better—driven by diligence, attention to detail and a genuine care for our craft and our people.
We are a people‑first business that values individuality, personality and the unique contributions of every team member. We champion diversity, insist on equality and foster inclusion as a non‑negotiable part of our culture.
Our team thrives in a respectful, collaborative environment where feedback is welcomed, support is mutual and excellence is pursued together. Guided by our core values—passion, can‑do, diligence and empathy—we build meaningful relationships, celebrate contributions and work with purpose to deliver the modern coffee experience.
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