Jobs and Volunteering

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: ~32k+ benefits (Negotiable)

Location: Poplar, E14

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Description:

We’re looking for an experienced barista and team leader to manage the FOH operations at E5 Poplar. In this role, you’ll ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the café, maintain high standards for coffee and service, and keep the shop well-stocked and efficient. Strong management skills and a passion for fostering a close-knit, community-focused team are key.

About Us:

E5 is a bakery with a mission grounded in sustainability and ethics. We work with heritage grains, mill our own flour, and grow our own wheat and produce in Suffolk. At our Poplar site, we roast coffee on-site, sourcing from small-scale farms that prioritize sustainable farming practices and fair pay.

We produce all of our cakes and pastries in-house, using mostly organic ingredients, and serve fresh, hearty lunches daily. Working alongside Poplar Union, a community arts charity, we actively contribute to the local community. Our team in Poplar operates like a family, and we are seeking someone who values that dynamic.

You're Role:

• Team Leadership & Management: Manage the FOH team, ensuring high standards for coffee, customer service, and café operations. You’ll oversee staff rotas, hiring, training, and time card checks to ensure the café is always adequately staffed.
• FOH & General Management: Oversee daily operations of the café and manage stock, equipment, and general administrative duties. You’ll have dedicated admin time to manage rotas, handle hiring and training, and support staff development.
• Community Focus: A passion for community work is a big plus. You’ll collaborate with Poplar Union and help foster a warm, welcoming environment for staff and customers alike.
• Growth & Improvement: You’ll have the opportunity to bring forward ideas to enhance our service, operations, and offerings. As we are an ever-evolving business, there’s plenty of room for professional growth and development alongside the company.
• Social Media Engagement: If you have an interest in social media, you’ll have the opportunity to post regular content on our Instagram, sharing updates and engaging with our community.

Requirements:

• Experience Leading a Team: Strong leadership and management experience, with at least 2 years in hospitality.
• Barista Skills: Proven experience as a barista, with the ability to maintain high standards in coffee preparation.
• Passion for Sourdough: A good understanding—or at least a passion—for sourdough bread and artisanal baking.
• Social Media Interest: While not required, an interest in social media and posting content on our Instagram is a preferred quality.

Benefits:

• Perks on the Job: Enjoy discounts on all of our retail items, plenty of free coffee during your shifts, and a free, nourishing meal each day.
• Community & Socials: Regular staff socials and events connect our Poplar team with our other site in Hackney, fostering a larger sense of community.
• Growth Opportunities: E5 is a growing business, and we’re committed to providing staff with opportunities to develop their skills and grow with us.

How To Apply:

If you'd like to be considered for this role, please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@e5bakehouse.com.

Head Baker - Passion for Heritage Grains and Sustainable Baking

Start Date: We will be willing to wait for the right person, but ideally within the next 2-3months!

Salary: ~35k + benefits 

Location: Hackney, E8

Hours: 40 per week

Description: 

We are seeking an experienced and passionate baker to lead our dedicated team, crafting exceptional bread using heritage grains and freshly milled flour. If you share our commitment to sustainable food systems, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to a meaningful mission while honing your craft.

What You'll Do:

As our Lead Baker, you'll balance hands-on baking with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the smooth operation of our bakery. Your key tasks will include:

• Leading and working alongside a talented team of bakers, with a focus on producing high-quality bread.
• Overseeing the administrative side of the bakery, including team management, hiring, and staff development.
• Collaborating with suppliers, millers, and partners within our grain network.
• Ensuring consistent quality control and product innovation.
• Teaching baking classes and inspiring both staff and the community.
• Managing relationships with millers and overseeing our in-house milling process.

About Us:

We mill our own grains on-site, working with freshly milled flour from our own Fellows Farm and nearby farms in Suffolk. This hands-on connection to our ingredients is central to what we do, and attention to detail and communication with our millers are key to success.

Our bakery is also expanding into a new space, complete with upgraded equipment—including a new oven, mixer, fridge, and prover—offering exciting opportunities to experiment and grow.

What We're Looking For:

• At least 2+ years of experience in bread baking, with a proven background in a senior or leadership role.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with UK stoneground flours.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to nurture and support a team.
• A passion for sustainable practices and an interest in working with heritage grains.

You'll also be supported by a deputy, providing additional hands-on assistance and leadership within the bakery.

APPLY:

If you’re excited to lead a talented team in a progressive, sustainable bakery, we’d love to hear from you!

Pease send your cover letter and CV to jobs@e5bakehouse.com.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: ~£14.50 /hour

Location: Hackney, E8

Hours: Part Time  or Full Time available

Description:

Are you passionate about coffee, sustainability and customer service? Do you enjoy working as part of a team who are passionate about what they do? We are on the lookout for an energetic individual to help manage our FOH team at e5 Bakehouse in Hackney. We’re looking for someone who has a good level of barista experience, experience in a management role, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for customer service to join our team.

Your main role is to support the team throughout the daily running of the FOH operation by delegating daily tasks, taking deliveries, keeping the shop presentable and well stocked, providing great customer service, monitoring checklists, etc. This role is shared with other shift managers, and overseen by our FOH manager.

You're Role:

• Team Leadership & Management: Manage the FOH team, ensuring high standards for coffee, customer service, and café operations. 
• FOH & General Management: Oversee daily operations of the café and manage stock, equipment, and general administrative duties.
• Growth & Improvement: You’ll have the opportunity to bring forward ideas to enhance our service, operations, and offerings. As we are an ever-evolving business, there’s plenty of room for professional growth and development alongside the company.

Requirements:

• Experience Leading a Team: Strong leadership and management experience, with at least 2 years in hospitality.
• Barista Skills: Proven experience as a barista, with the ability to maintain high standards in coffee preparation.
• Passion for sourdough & sustainability: We want all of our staff to understand and embody our company ethos, so an interest in our values is important to us. 

Benefits:

• Perks on the Job: Enjoy discounts on all of our retail items, plenty of free coffee during your shifts, and a free, nourishing meal each day.
• Community & Socials: Regular staff socials and events.
• Growth Opportunities: E5 is a growing business, and we’re committed to providing staff with opportunities to develop their skills and grow with us.

How To Apply:

If you'd like to be considered for this role, please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@e5bakehouse.com.