Chief Baker

Chief Baker
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At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation,
creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our
guests' stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere
that's chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm,
we seek to exceed our guests' expectations at every possible turn.

Behold the dawn of a new, all-encompassing resort experience in Dubai -
One&Only One Za'abeel. A vibrant hub for business, a magnetic stage for
entertainment, and a haven for inner-city wellness, this new Dubai resort will
be more than a trailblazing icon of the skyline, and it will be an utterly
unrivalled urban oasis. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate
our guest's every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the
perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach
everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and
adventure. This is not simply our job, it's our passion.

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.