Gwyn’s Bakery is looking for an experienced Head Baker to join our team!

Originally founded by Ben Lines, Gwyn’s Bakery is now owned and operated by Chef Tom Sellers’s, restaurant group HiStory Hospitality.

HiStory Hospitality consists of two Michelin starred Restaurant Story in London Bridge, Story Cellar in Covent Garden and our events company Once Upon a Time.

Based in the Sussex market town of Horsham, located just an hour outside of London, this is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Head Baker to oversee and manage the success of the bakery and to be part of an ever-growing restaurant group. We want to hear from you!

What We Can Offer You

50% staff discount across all restaurants within the group
Team referral bonus up to £2,000
Additional paid day off for your birthday
Regular and calendared staff socials
Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme where advice and counselling are available to assist with mental health
Investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety and HR

Head Baker Requirements

Motivated and experienced Head Baker with at least 2 years in a bakery leadership role or a passionate Baker looking to step up, make an impact and progress their career
Strong technical skills in artisan bread and pastry baking, with a deep understanding of traditional and modern techniques
Ability to lead daily production of artisan baked goods, ensuring quality and consistency
Impeccable attention to detail
Strong knowledge and implementation of food safety standards
Excellent time management and organisational abilities to juggle day-to-day operations and team leadership
Flexibility for early mornings, weekends, and holiday shifts as required by the baking schedule
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
To deliver exceptional customer service, assisting customers with inquiries
Proficiency in inventory management and supplier coordination
Warm, friendly and humble personality

We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work. We’d love to hear from you if you’re a Head Baker and up for a new challenge.

Tom Sellers

Hailing from Nottingham, Tom Sellers is a two Michelin-starred Chef who opened his first restaurant, Restaurant Story, at 26. At launch, Tom’s unique approach garnered significant critical acclaim, being awarded a Michelin Star just five months after opening, with a second star following in 2021. Tom learned his craft from some of the world’s most influential Chefs and spent time working alongside the likes of Tom Aikens in London, Thomas Keller at three Michelin-starred per se in New York, and René Redzepi at two Michelin-starred Noma in Copenhagen, all before the age of 21. Story Cellar, a Parisian inspired rotisserie style restaurant opened in 2023 to much critical acclaim followed by Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair, where the restaurant offers a sustainably minded, produce led à la carte menu of reimagined European classics, bolstered by dishes cooked over the grill, and an abundant raw bar.