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Chief Baker

Company Name: Kerzner International
Employment Type:Full Time
Location: Dubai
Experience: 5+ years
Degree: Bachelor
Gender:Any
Age:Any  
Nationality: Any
Salary:Unspecified
No. Of Vacancies:1
Job Description:
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chief Baker to lead our bakery team at a new luxury hotel that is soon to open. The Chief Baker will be responsible for overseeing the bakery operations and delivering high-quality baked goods, desserts, and pastries.
 
Role Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a wide range of bakery products, including bread, pastries, cakes, and desserts, ensuring high-quality and consistent taste, texture, and presentation
Create recipes, adjust ingredients, and modify processes to optimize production efficiency and maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
Manage inventory levels, orders, and expenses for bakery supplies, ingredients, and equipment, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement and maintenance
Lead, train, and motivate the bakery team, including bakers, pastry chefs, and assistants, providing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of professionalism, teamwork, and productivity
Collaborate with other culinary teams, including the Diretcor of Culinary, Executive Sous Chef, Chef De Cuisine, and Kitchen Team, to ensure the timely and smooth production and delivery of food items across all outlets
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe bakery environment, ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations and hotel standards
Keep up-to-date with industry trends, market demands, and emerging technologies in bakery operations and suggest innovations, new products, and process improvements to enhance the guest experience and increase revenue
 
Key Skills and Requirements:
At least 5 years of experience as a Chief/Head Baker or similar role in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-end restaurant
Strong knowledge of bakery techniques, methods, and ingredients, as well as a keen sense of taste, creativity, and attention to detail
Ability to manage a team of bakers and pastry chefs, including training, coaching, and performance evaluation
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, as well as a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and flexibility
Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations and procedures, as well as experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control
Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred, but not required
 
Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.