Baker

Maybourne Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Holiday Trading

Travel Season Ticket Loans

Discount across Maybourne properties

Birthday day off

Job summary

The Berkeley, part of the Maybourne Hotel Group in London, invites you to join its renowned bakery team. You will contribute to crafting bread and bakery items, participate in menu planning, and uphold exceptional cleanliness and quality across the Bakery Kitchen.

Working alongside the Executive Pastry Chef/Head Baker, you will help maintain outstanding service standards and support the hotel’s commitment to exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Executive Pastry Chef/Head Baker produce all bread etc products needed by the hotel. Also plan menus, recipes and test samples.
• Be responsible for the production of breakfast bread products and the like in the Bakery.
• Ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained in all areas of the Bakery Kitchen such as machinery, small kitchen equipment, floors and fridges etc.
• Supervise and correct if necessary, cooking standards; to maintain a high quality of food and service on a daily basis.
• Inspect daily all fresh food received to ensure the quality is maintained.
• Contribute to maintaining an excellent level of service in conjunction with the minimum requirement of the LQA standards at all times.

Job description

Be part of a hotel with rich history & heritage.

At The Berkeley, we strive to curate distinctive and enriching experiences for our guests and our colleagues every day. You will be part of the team to shape our future and fulfil our purpose.

The Berkeley

The Berkeley has been treading its own path for more than 100 years. From here, midway between fashionable Knightsbridge and neighbourly Belgravia, we’re still taking style, comfort and service to inspiring new levels. There’s nowhere quite like it. And that’s the way we love it.

Stunning rooms by the brightest minds in the design world. Intuitive service that always seems one step ahead. From the moment you walk in, the hotel begins to work its magic. With many guests returning year after year, it’s a spell that’s hard to break.

Who strives here?

Our team never fails to impress. To us, extraordinary service means perfecting the little details and adding exquisite touches in the entire guest journey. You truly care for our guests and your fellow colleagues. You believe in creating a sense of enthusiasm. Your goal is to excel and bring out your best in each and every guest interaction.

The Berkeley Experience

You will find a supportive, fun and nurturing team where you can bring your ideas and creative thinking to your role.??We have a range of development interventions at every level and for different functional specialisms to help you design the trajectory of your career. Your team members are highly collaborative and the work environment is dynamic and stimulating.

Main duties and responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Executive Pastry Chef/Head Baker produce all bread etc products needed by the hotel. Also plan menus, recipes and test samples.
• Be responsible for the production of breakfast bread products and the like in the Bakery.
• Ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained in all areas of the Bakery Kitchen such as machinery, small kitchen equipment, floors and fridges etc.
• Supervise and correct if necessary, cooking standards; to maintain a high quality of food and service on a daily basis.
• Inspect daily all fresh food received to ensure the quality is maintained.
• Contribute to maintaining an excellent level of service in conjunction with the minimum requirement of the LQA standards at all times.

Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer you:

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies, including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme*.
• Salary Sacrifice.
• Holiday Trading.
• Retail Discount.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers*.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
• A dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders & 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining colleague restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.
• Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing & Social Champions.
• Volunteering opportunities.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500*.
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across the Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount* across the Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

Eligibility:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.