Baker

Six Senses London; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in the United Kingdom is seeking a Baker to join their team. In this role, you will support the Head Baker in the kitchen, ensuring quality production of baked goods. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a kitchen environment and a high school diploma. Fluency in English is necessary. The position offers a competitive salary package, up to 33 days of paid holiday, and various employee benefits including discounts at IHG properties. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Up to 33 Days of Paid Holiday Per Year

Global Career Development

Hotel & Dining Discounts

Complimentary Nights at Six Senses

Enhanced Family Leave

Comprehensive Financial Protection

Holistic Wellbeing

Travel Season Ticket Loans

Medicash Plan

Community & Volunteering Opportunities

24/7 confidential mental support

Qualifications

• 1 year kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check production schedule to determine the variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter.
• Roll, cut, and shape dough to form baked goods.
• Observe products while cooking and adjust controls.
• Decorate cakes, pastries, and baked goods.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Fluent English

Ability to follow standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality diploma/degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

As Baker, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Responsibilities

As Baker, I will support the Head Baker and assume responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:

• Check production schedule to determine the variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter.
• Roll, cut, and shape dough to form rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and related products. Cut, peel, and prepare fruit for fillings.
• Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in oven. Observe products while cooking and adjust controls.
• Mix icings and other toppings and decorate cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
• Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules and guidelines.
• Be flexible and work in other kitchen sections as needed.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.

What’s in it for you?

At Six Senses, we believe in taking care of our hosts just as much as our guests. When you join our team, you\'ll enjoy a generous and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including:

• Competitive Salary Package – Rewarding your talent and dedication with a salary that reflects your value.
• Up to 33 Days of Paid Holiday Per Year – Including bank holidays, with entitlements growing the longer you stay with us.
• Global Career Development – Opportunities for progression and taskforce placements within Six Senses and over 6,500 IHG properties around the world.
• Hotel & Dining Discounts – Enjoy exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends across IHG hotels and restaurants from day one.
• Complimentary Nights at Six Senses – Stay at any Six Senses Hotel or Resort on us (the number of days increase the longer you’re with us!).
• Enhanced Family Leave – Generous and inclusive maternity, paternity, and adoption policies to support your family life.
• Comprehensive Financial Protection – Including pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover.
• Holistic Wellbeing – Access to a diverse and enriching calendar of wellbeing-focused activities, nurturing every aspect of mind, body, and soul.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans – Helping you get to work in a more affordable and sustainable way.
• Medicash Plan – Claim back healthcare costs and access a wide range of resources to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Community & Volunteering Opportunities – Make a difference through purpose-driven initiatives and give back to the causes you care about.
• Health Assured & Wisdom App – 24/7 confidential support for your mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing, plus access to exclusive perks and discounts.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Baker, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year’s kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
• Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.

All candidates must hold the right to work in the UK to be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Baker at Six Senses London. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses London is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.