He also grappled with the lack of available or willing staff on and off in that time. Finding a baker was always hard, Mr Moller said. It s a dying trade especially the all-rounders; bakers/pastrycooks. There s no money in it and you work really poor hours. Owners Ricky and Anna Poole announced the closure on their Facebook page last week. With much consideration, due to unsuccessfully trying to find bakers, we will be closing ⦠until further notice, they wrote. The Howard Hot Bread Bakery closed its doors until further notice on December 19. Picture: Supplied The owners advertised on social media and job sites such as Seek for a qualified baker or second- or third-year apprentice.