Head Baker

Description:

The Head Baker is a part of the leadership team and is responsible for all day to day operations related to baking, managing and training the baking staff, and deciding what kind of pasty and baked goods will be served.

To be successful in this role, the Head Baker should have leadership skills, time management skills, organizational skills, customer service skills, knowledge of baking and what the industry is doing/serving, and a motivation to keep responsible areas clean and presentable.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor all duty schedules in the bakery operation
• Create high quality and creative bakery products to satisfy the customer
• Follow the instructions and recommendations from the immediate Superiors to complete the daily tasks
• Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with new recipes and preparation techniques
• Participate in establishing the month-end inventory in the bakery
• Handle all food transfers out of the bakery to other areas and ensures proper documentation
• Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage and cost control
• Consult and check on daily bakery requirements, functions, buffets and last-minute events Ensure highest standards of hygiene within the bakery section IHG is more than just a great place to stay; we are also one of UAE’s best employers. We are looking for exceptional people like you to greet the world and be the spark that makes us even better.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent education preferred or diploma in professional baking.

Experience Required: Minimum 5 years professional kitchen experience on a similar role.

• English and Arabic speaking preferably.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• Able to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely.
• Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style.