Head Baker at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

• Our client, a reputable hotel, is seeking to recruit an experienced and passionate Head Baker to lead its bakery operations. The successful candidate will oversee the production of high-quality baked products, manage the bakery team, ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, control inventory and production costs, and drive innovation to deliver exceptional products and guest satisfaction.

Core Duties and 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.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Diploma / Certificate in Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts/Production or related area.
• Minimum 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 in 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.