Head Baker

Role overview

Production and menu development

• Oversee daily production of breads, pastries, viennoiseries, cakes, and specialty desserts; maintain standards for taste, texture, appearance, and freshness.
• Develop recipes, portion guidelines, and production processes; supervise preparation, baking, finishing, presentation, and quality checks.
• Create new, seasonal, and themed products; collaborate with the Executive Chef and Pastry team on menus and product range.
• Follow global bakery trends and techniques, and use local and sustainable ingredients where feasible.

Team and operations

• Lead, motivate, schedule, assign tasks to, and evaluate the bakery team; provide training and skill development.
• Plan production around forecasts and outlet needs; manage stock and orders, optimize ingredient use, and minimize waste.
• Coordinate with procurement and suppliers on ingredient quality and timely delivery.
• Maintain bakery equipment and coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs with Engineering.

Food safety and sustainability

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, and food safety regulations; oversee ingredient storage, labeling, and handling.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary bakery areas and equipment; conduct hygiene audits and staff safety briefings.
• Support sustainability initiatives, efficient resource use, reduced food waste, and property ESG and CSR objectives.

Administration and reporting

• Maintain production logs, temperature records, and cost control reports; support budgets, cost analysis, and performance reports.
• Participate in kitchen meetings and cross-departmental collaboration to support seamless service delivery.

Qualifications

• Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts certification from a recognized institution.
• At least 5 years of professional baking experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role at a luxury hotel or high-end bakery.
• Strong technical expertise in artisanal bread-making, viennoiserie, and pastry production.
• Flexibility for early morning starts, weekends, and public holidays.