Head Baker - Luxury Pastry Lead & Innovation

AccorHotels Middle East; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Accor rates

Academy learning programs

Career development opportunities

CSR initiatives

First Raffles in Bahrain

Job summary

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain is seeking a Head Baker to lead our bakery team in a luxury hotel environment. You will oversee production of artisan breads, viennoiserie, and pastries, ensure quality, consistency, and presentation across all outlets, and manage supplies and hygiene to HACCP standards.

The ideal candidate has specialized training in artisan bread and pastry, proven leadership, and the ability to innovate while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Specialized in artisan viennoiserie, French bakery, and bread.
• Proven experience as a Head Baker or similar role in a high-end bakery, patisserie, or hotel environment.
• Extensive knowledge of bread and pastry production techniques, including sourdough and laminated dough.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Creativity and recipe development with attention to aesthetics.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to high standards of quality, hygiene, and safety.
• Willingness to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple tasks in banqueting, outside catering and volume production with attention to detail.
• Prepare and present breads and breakfast pastries.
• Provide performance feedback and discuss areas for development with colleagues.
• Report accidents and sickness to the Executive Sous Chef with concise updates.
• Inform Pastry Chef of challenges and propose actions to resolve them.
• Respond positively to industry, company or hotel changes.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and find ideas to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and build strong working relationships.
• Maintain safety procedures and hygiene as per policy.

Skills

Head Baker

Artisan bakery

Bread & pastry production

Leadership

Multitasking

Recipe development

Communication

Education

Culinary Arts degree or diploma

Job description

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain is seeking a Head Baker to lead our bakery team in a luxury hotel environment. You will oversee production of artisan breads, viennoiserie, and pastries, ensure quality, consistency, and presentation across all outlets, and manage supplies and hygiene to HACCP standards.

The ideal candidate has specialized training in artisan bread and pastry, proven leadership, and the ability to innovate while maintaining high standards.