Chief Head Baker
Fairmont
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and execute creative and innovative recipes for bread, pastries, and desserts, while considering guest preferences, dietary restrictions, and seasonal ingredients.
- Ensure the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation are consistently achieved across all baked goods produced in the bakery.
- Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control for bakery ingredients and supplies, ensuring optimal levels are maintained while minimizing waste.
- Train, mentor, and supervise bakery staff, providing ongoing coaching and development to foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as the pastry, kitchen, and food and beverage teams, to coordinate menu offerings, special events, and promotions.
- Implement and maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards in the bakery, adhering to all relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Monitor bakery performance metrics, such as production efficiency, cost control, and guest satisfaction, and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve targets.
- Stay updated on industry trends, techniques, and best practices in baking and pastry arts, and incorporate relevant innovations into the hotel's bakery operations.
- Represent the hotel's bakery department professionally in interactions with guests, suppliers, and other stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and promoting the hotel's culinary excellence.
- Proven experience as a Head Baker, Pastry Chef, or similar role in a high-end bakery, patisserie, or hotel environment.
- Extensive knowledge of bread and pastry production techniques, including sourdough, laminated dough, and cake baking, as well as decorating and finishing skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of inspiring and motivating staff to achieve outstanding results.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Creativity and innovation in recipe development and menu planning, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Commitment to upholding high standards of quality, hygiene, and safety in bakery operations.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the demands of the job.
- A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, or a related field is preferred.