Head Baker

About the Role

Our client, a reputable hotel, is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Baker to lead its bakery operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the production of high-quality baked products, managing the bakery team, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, controlling inventory and production costs, and driving innovation to deliver exceptional products and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the preparation of breads, cakes, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods while maintaining consistent quality.
• Develop new recipes and improve existing products in line with customer preferences and market trends.
• Ensure all products meet the organization's quality, presentation, and taste standards.
• Prepare production schedules based on customer orders, sales forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Monitor stock levels of ingredients and bakery supplies, placing orders as required to prevent shortages and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate routine maintenance and repairs when necessary.
• Implement cost-control measures to improve productivity, reduce wastage, and maximize profitability.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and quality control records.
• Work closely with management to plan seasonal products, promotions, and special orders.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and high-performing work environment.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts/Production, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in pastry production in a busy hotel environment as a Pastry Demi-CDP or CDP, ideally within a high-volume hotel or busy corporate hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional baking and pastry production skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Creativity and product development skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.