Head of Cakes

Help Build the Most Exciting Cake Programme in Artisan Bakery

At Galeta, product sits at the heart of everything we do.

We're one of the UK's fastest-growing artisan bakeries, supplying handmade bakes to some of the country's most respected cafés, hospitality groups and cultural institutions. Every day, our products are enjoyed in some of London's most iconic locations and shipped nationwide to customers who care deeply about quality.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Cakes to lead, inspire and shape the future of our cake department.

This isn't simply a production management role. It's an opportunity to build something special. We're looking for someone who genuinely loves baking, gets excited about great food, and takes pride in seeing products they've created enjoyed by thousands of people every week. Someone who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and pushing standards higher every day. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to help us create the most innovative and exciting cake department in artisan bakery.

You'll work closely with our Head of Product to develop scalable, commercially successful cakes that never compromise on quality, creativity or flavor. From classic favorites to completely new concepts, you'll play a leading role in shaping what our customers see next.

You'll have the freedom to contribute ideas, challenge convention, develop new categories and help define the future direction of our cake range. As the business grows, you'll also have the opportunity to build and develop a large, high-performing team, creating a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.

If you've ever wanted a role where your ideas genuinely matter and where you can see your products on shelves, counters and menus across the country, this could be it.

• Leading and developing the Cake Team, creating a positive and high-performing culture
• Overseeing production across our cake range, ensuring exceptional quality and consistency
• Working closely with the Head of Product on new product development and innovation
• Helping identify and launch exciting new cake categories and customer propositions
• Training, coaching and developing team members to reach their full potential
• Managing production planning, scheduling and resource allocation
• Driving continuous improvement across quality, efficiency and waste reduction
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety
• Taking ownership of the department's performance and future growth

You’ll be passionate about baking and excited by the challenge of building something special.

You’ll likely have:

• Experience leading a cake, pastry or bakery production team
• Strong technical baking knowledge and recipe development experience
• A genuine passion for food, flavor and product innovation
• Experience working in a fast‑paced commercial bakery, hospitality or food manufacturing environment
• Strong people management and coaching skillsA proactive, can‑do attitude and a willingness to get stuck in
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• The ability to maintain high standards whilst managing growth and change

Most of all, we’re looking for someone who cares deeply about great products and enjoys helping people succeed.

• Be part of one of the UK's fastest-growing artisan bakeries
• Work directly with an experienced Head of Product on exciting innovation projects
• Have genuine influence over the products we develop and launch
• Help shape the future of a rapidly growing cake department
• Lead and develop a talented team
• See your products enjoyed in some of London's most recognized food destinations
• Join a business where product quality genuinely comes first
• Real opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow

Salary DOE.

• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Free on‑site parking
• Staff product benefits

If you're passionate about baking, love developing people and want to play a major role in building one of the most exciting cake programmes in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a short introduction telling us why this opportunity excites you to Bakeryhiring+