Jobs and Volunteering

Come and cook with us!

We are looking for an energetic cook to join our kitchen team in e5 Bakehouse. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is interested in cooking with beautiful produce surrounded by people passionate about their work. 

During the summer and autumn months you will have the unique opportunity to work with organic produce grown using regenerative farming methods on our very own farm in Suffolk, which is then delivered directly to the bakehouse every week! While we value excellence in what we produce we also hold sustainability, inclusivity and diversity at the centre of what we do. If you are a curious person who shares similar values and has a genuine passion for good food and joyful cooking then this is the job for you.

A hearty lunch and drinks will be provided on shift and staff discounts in our shop are just some of the perks of the job!

We ask for a minimum of 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen setting. The role is part-time time (approx. 2-3 days p/week, including weekends) and daytimes only. 

If you would like to know more about the role and are interested in applying please respond to this job listing with your CV and a cover letter attached. We may close applications early if we receive enough applications. 

Start Date: March Onwards

Salary: £16/hour

Location: Hackney

Hours: Full Time 

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.

Job Summary:

The e5 Shift Manager plays a key leadership role in the daily operation of our busy, high-volume bakery/cafe, you'll be responsible for leading a large front-of-house team to deliver exceptional customer service, smooth day-to-day operations, and a welcoming atmosphere. You’ll manage shift performance, support team development, and ensure product quality, cleanliness, and efficiency at all times.

We're looking for someone who has solid experience in a managing diverse team of 10+, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for customer service to join our team. Your main role is to support the team, delegate daily tasks, process deliveries, provide great customer service, monitor checklists and more. A good level of barista experience is an plus ++

This role is split between three other colleagues over different shifts whilst working closely together with our Front Of House/Shop manager.

Key Responsibilities:

● Team Supervision

● Customer Service

● Operational Duties

● Training & Development

● Health & Safety

Skills & Qualifications:

● Previous proven experience (2 years+) in a supervisory role within hospitality or food service.

● Experience in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of customers/coffees.

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

● Strong leadership, delegation, and team coordination skills.

● Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.

● Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

● Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

● Barista or bakery retail experience is desirable

A hearty lunch and drinks will be provided on shift and staff discounts in the shop are just some of the perks of the job! 

How To Apply:

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

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a large amount of applicants. 

This is a very exciting opportunity to join our ambitious production team at e5 Bakehouse! This is a new role at E5 Bakehouse requires a highly organised and skilled individual to support both Pastry and Bread teams in all day-to-day operations. We are committed to using ingredients that, where possible, are locally sourced and organic, whilst promoting a creative and innovative menu that changes seasonally. We work with incredible produce, including our own freshly milled heritage wheat flour, to make viennoiserie, cakes,pastries and sourdough bread.

This role offers an opportunity to lead production teams containing approximately 20-25 people, that not only aims to create gorgeous products but is also one that puts inclusivity, sustainability, a nurturing work environment and community at the heart of what we do. A key focus of this position is driving commercial success by enhancing revenue opportunities and implementing cost-saving efficiencies across all production streams. If you are passionate about pastry and baking, are interested in working with food to make a positive social and environmental impact, and you'd like to be part of e5's vision, then this is the job for you. 

As Head of Production, you will play an important role in administrative tasks such as costings, recipe development and recipe documentation, while also establishing guidelines for quantities, and maintaining a high quality, particularly for new members of the team. Training and managing the team will be vital to this role, so we're looking for someone with great communication skills and strong leadership experience.

The position requires a minimum of 2 years of management experience, ideally in a production setting. 

Salary: Between £40-£45k per annum depending on experience. 

You will be working 45 hours per week, including availability on the weekend. Please find the job description attached. 

To apply please email jobs@e5bakehouse.com with your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the role.

If we receive a large amount of applicants we may decide to close the job vacancy sooner so please apply asap.