Chief Baker

Kerzner International Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 25,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality group in Dubai seeks a Chief Baker to oversee all bakery operations, including the creation and refinement of recipes and managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a high-volume setting, strong skills in artisan baking techniques, and a passion for quality ingredients. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a premium hospitality experience aimed at exceeding guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chief Baker in a high-volume or premium bakery or hospitality environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of artisan baking techniques.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all bakery operations, including bread, viennoiserie, and specialty baked goods.
• Develop and refine recipes with a focus on quality, creativity, and consistency.
• Train, mentor, and motivate the bakery team to maintain high performance.

Skills

Artisan baking techniques

Leadership and team management

Recipe development

Hygiene and safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Chief Baker - One & Only One Za'abeel (19051)

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.

As Chief Baker, you will be responsible for overseeing daily production, developing recipes, leading and training the bakery team, and ensuring exceptional product standards across all outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all bakery operations, including bread, viennoiserie, and specialty baked goods
• Develop and refine recipes with a focus on quality, creativity, and consistency
• Plan production schedules and manage inventory and food costs
• Train, mentor, and motivate the bakery team to maintain high performance
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, health & safety, and food quality standards
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu development and seasonal offerings

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chief Baker in a high-volume or premium bakery or hospitality environment
• Strong technical knowledge of artisan baking techniques
• Leadership experience with the ability to train and manage teams
• Passion for quality ingredients and continuous improvement
• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment

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.