Location : Based in our brand new site on Essex Road, Islington. Contract : Full time (45hrs per week over 5 days) Your time will need to be reasonably flexible throughout the week. Salary : Competitive rate; please enquire for further detail. £13.85ph experience depending. Application closing date : Ongoing. We will make our hire when we find the right candidate so please be prompt with your application if you would like to maximise your chances of success. Why work for us? Sourdough Sophia is truly a bakery born in the community. During lockdown we set up a microbakery from our dining room, founded Sourdough Sophia to change the way in which us Brits consume bread one loaf at a time. Within a couple of weeks, we attracted huge queues down the road from our little flat and quickly ran out of space. With the help of a successful Kickstarter campaign and nearly 600 backers from the local community, we opened the doors to our bakery in 2020, only 8 months after we baked our very first loaf. We made the firm commitment to bake the most delicious sourdough, serve incredible coffee alongside our delicious bakes, and treat our staff by creating a positive and supportive working environment. Now, after over 2 years, we need someone to drive our business to the next level Our priority is people. Sourdough Sophia is family first. Everyone in our team is valued, supported, loved, and their progress is nurtured. Our mission is to fix the way in which staff are treated in hospitality. Working in hospitality is hard, but it shouldn't be unfair. We believe that hard work done the right way can be rewarding. We are set to do things differently: no night shifts, fair pay, and a supportive, positive environment where you can feel safe to take risks and learn. Join our team, and you will: Be part of a close-knit team with a detailed understanding of baking, cooking, hospitality, and coffee. Have excellent opportunities for career progression in a company with big goals. Receive paid training opportunities. Enjoy staff perks like massages, free lunch, coffee, pastries and bread every day, and access to wellbeing services. Why this role? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to engage in a new store opening, work with our bakers, and build relationships with locals. Our new site is an amazing, inspiring space for customers and an incredible place to work This role is for someone experienced in sourdough baking, with a passion for teamwork and innovation. You'll have the opportunity to shape operations, develop customer relationships, and showcase your skills, with support from our leadership team. Key responsibilities of the role As a sourdough baker, you are part of our baking team, working with the senior baker and production manager to ensure smooth operations and high-quality produce. You will contribute to innovation, new ideas, and menu items. Ideally, you have at least a year of experience as a baker and are confident in sourdough techniques and maintaining cleanliness. Your responsibilities include: Preparing sourdough bread to the highest standard. Checking the production schedule daily to determine baking needs. Following recipes correctly and measuring ingredients accurately. Mixing, fermenting, scaling, shaping, and baking dough to high standards. Maintaining sourdough starters and ensuring their health. Keeping high cleaning and hygiene standards. Continuously expanding your knowledge of bread and baking and introducing new techniques. Exhibiting excellent teamwork skills and thriving under pressure. Handling administrative tasks and record keeping. What experience and traits do you need? Methodical, diligent, and detail-oriented. Passionate about baking and teaching others. Determined to make delicious sourdough bread. At least a year of experience in a professional environment. Patient, calm, and a natural teacher. Keen to learn from your employers. Committed to our values of Nurture, kindness, honesty, and aiming high. Benefits: Competitive salary. Free wellness treatments, including massages and fitness classes. Unlimited support from professional therapists and mindfulness workshops. Advance scheduling, birthday celebrations, and a staff discount for friends and family. Mental health support, 28 days holiday, a pension scheme, flexible hours, and no evening shifts. Staff meals and free coffee all day in a fun, inclusive workplace. To apply for this position please do the following: 1. Send your CV to hrsourdoughsophia.co.uk 2. Attach a cover note explaining a bit about who you are.