Join our award winning regional bakery
Why not consider joining our vibrant professional team where we can give you full training whilst working in a fun and vibrant environment.
You will be rewarded with a wonderful working environment, a good salary and company pension, a training programme, employee discount, free access to a local gym and fitness classes and free on-site parking. All our staff have full access to our Employee Assistance Programme via Hospitality Action.
Please find our current vacancies below.
Café Manager - Exton Cafe
Location: Hambleton Bakery Cafe & Shop, 2 Cottesmore Road, Exton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AN
Full-time, Permanent (weekend shifts included).
The Role:
Hambleton Bakery is the region’s leading artisan bakery, renowned for our sourdough bread, handcrafted cakes, and delicious savouries.
Our beautiful rural café and shop has been a much-loved destination for two years, and we're looking for the right person to take it to the next level.
What We're Looking For: We need a motivated leader to head up our 15-person team, ensuring the highest standards of customer service, teamwork, and efficiency.
Requirements:
- Exceptional customer service – creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Team leadership – motivating, recruiting, and training an engaged team
- Strong organisational skills – managing stock, ordering, and daily operations
- Administrative ability – with support from your team and head office.
- Ability to commute/relocate: Oakham, LE15 8AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 28 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata, including bank holidays).
- Generous staff discount on our incredible products.
- Free access to a local gym and fitness classes.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free parking and on-site facilities.
- Company pension
To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to Mrs. Fay Martin, fay@hambleton.co.uk, or drop off with the team, explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role .
Day Baker - Full Time
Location - Hambleton Bakery, Hooby Lane, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7WS
Full-Time - 37.5 hours per week - working 5 days out of 7.
Pay: £26,000 per annum
The Role:
- Mixing, shaping, proving, and baking a variety of artisan breads to the highest standard.
- Keeping your workspace clean and ensuring all Health & Safety regulations are met.
- Working as part of a small, dedicated team that takes pride in every loaf.
Job Requirements:
- A passion for quality, fresh-baked goods.
- A hardworking, methodical, and can-do attitude.
- High standards of food and kitchen hygiene.
- Confidence to work independently while being a great team player.
- Flexibility for possible overtime during busy periods.
- Reliable transport (as we’re in a beautiful but remote location with no public transport).
Benefits:
- 28 days paid holiday per year (pro rata, includes bank holidays).
- Staff discounts on our delicious products.
- Employee assistance program.
- Ride your bike to work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Refer a friend program.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to scott@hambletonbakery.co.uk
