About Qima Café
At Qima Café, we craft experiences that connect people, places, and passions—one bake, one brew at a time. Born in London, we’ve grown into a thriving community of coffee and pastry lovers, with our newest location bringing fresh energy to Covent Garden’s vibrant streets.
We’re proud to be part of the Qima Coffee family: a brand rooted in sustainability, innovation, and a deep respect for the craft. Our coffees are sourced from the sun-drenched hills of Colombia, the lush landscapes of Ecuador, and the ancient terraces of Yemen—each origin telling a story of fairness, transparency, and dedication.
Step into our cafés and you’ll find more than just excellent coffee—you’ll discover creative spaces where quality, craftsmanship, and connection come together. Whether it’s a perfectly flaky croissant, a bold espresso, or a seasonal pastry that surprises and delights, we infuse passion into every detail.
Your Role
As a Baker – Viennoiserie Specialist, you’ll play a key part in shaping the daily magic of Qima Café. Working behind the scenes during our quietest hours, you’ll ensure that every pastry we serve lives up to our promise of excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and bake a range of viennoiserie and laminated pastries (croissants, pain au chocolat, seasonal bakes)
- Execute expert lamination, proofing, and baking techniques
- Collaborate on new pastry development and seasonal recipes
- Manage mise en place, production schedules, and ensure prep is complete before handover
- Maintain top standards of hygiene and food safety
- Communicate any inventory shortages for timely reordering
- Work efficiently during solo night shifts while supporting a collaborative kitchen culture
What We’re Looking For
- 4–5 years’ experience in a bakery or professional kitchen with a focus on viennoiserie
- Strong understanding of laminated doughs, fermentation, and temperature control
- Passion for craft, consistency, and precision
- Ability to work solo during overnight shifts with confidence and professionalism
- Legal right to work in the UK and ability to commute to Stratford
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Pension contributions.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including leadership and advanced coffee certifications
- 40% Employee discounts on café products.
- Free coffee and pastries during shifts.
- Flexible shift times to support work-life balance.
- Clear pathway to senior management roles and opportunities to explore other functions or departments within the organization.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tips and Service Charge
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London E15 1JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations? (in GBP)
- Are you looking for a full time or a part time job?
- How long is your current notice period? (in days)
Experience:
- Baking: 4 years (required)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person