Lead Artisan Baker

The Barrington Bakery – Barrington, Somerset

The Barrington Bakery is a new artisan bakery set within the beautiful market garden of The Barrington Boar’s latest development in the charming village of Barrington, Somerset.

We are dedicated to producing exceptional baked goods using traditional methods, long fermentation, and high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Our range includes naturally leavened sourdough breads, laminated viennoiserie, refined pâtisserie, and seasonal products inspired by our surroundings. The Barrington bakery is part of the Barrington Boar group, so you can expect support from the chefs with bakery production.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new bakery with huge ambition, developing and leading a young, ambitious team of bakers.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Head Artisan Baker to lead both production and people within the bakery.

This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to train, mentor, and nurture a developing team is just as important as your technical baking skills and production. You will set the tone, standards, and culture of the bakery—building a team that grows in confidence, consistency, and craftsmanship under your guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• This is a hands on roll with production as well as leading daily bakery operations with a focus on consistency, quality, and team development

• Train, mentor, and inspire a young, ambitious team, creating a structured and supportive learning environment

• Instil strong fundamentals in sourdough, fermentation, and laminated dough techniques

• Set clear standards and ensure they are understood and maintained across the team

• Identify strengths and areas for development within the team, actively supporting progression

• Produce a range of sourdough breads, viennoiserie, and pâtisserie to a high standard

• Oversee production planning and workflow, ensuring the team works efficiently and confidently

• Develop recipes and seasonal products using ingredients from the market garden and local suppliers

• Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness, and organisation standards

• Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships

About You

• Proven experience in leading a team within an artisan bakery

• A natural mentor who enjoys teaching, coaching, and developing others

• Patient, consistent, and able to bring out the best in less experienced team members

• Strong technical skills in sourdough, fermentation, and laminated doughs

• Experience in viennoiserie and pâtisserie (entremets, gateaux, etc.)

• Highly organised with strong communication and leadership skills

• Passionate about seasonal ingredients and traditional methods

• Calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment

• Food hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain)

Experience with ice cream or frozen desserts is advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to build and shape your own team within a new bakery

• A beautiful working environment within a market garden setting

• A supportive, creative, and ambitious culture

• Staff gym membership

• Staff dining discounts

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience—particularly in team development and training to al@valinorinns.co.uk