Head Baker - Pastry

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits at a prestigious flagship hotel in London for a skilled Head Baker. This role involves leading a talented pastry team, managing the Bakery Kitchen, and creating memorable guest experiences. Join an award-winning group known for its culinary excellence and work alongside experienced professionals. With a focus on creativity and innovation, you'll have the chance to shape the culinary landscape while enjoying market-leading remuneration and attractive benefits. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a high-profile environment.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Medical Cash Plans

Gym and Fitness Classes

Healthy Food Options

Shopping Discounts

Rewards and Recognition Programs

Dry Cleaning for Uniforms

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a head baker in a 5-star hotel.
• Extensive technical knowledge and ability to recognize culinary trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the production of the Bakery Kitchen.
• Promote The Peninsula London as a culinary destination.

Skills

Baking Skills

Team Management

Creativity

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Baking Equipment

Kitchen Management Software

Job description

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The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking a skilled and creative Head Baker to join our talented pastry team. Supported by the Executive Pastry Chef, this role will be responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating the overall production of the Bakery Kitchen while managing and coaching a team of bakers.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London.

We offer market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits.

Join our award-winning group and work alongside a highly experienced team.

Key accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London as a recognized culinary destination, creating memorable guest experiences.
• Produce all food required for the assigned kitchen and manage daily ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted costs.
• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in administering weekly duty schedules accurately.
• Develop, motivate, supervise, and coach departmental employees, fostering a culture aligned with our mission, vision, values, and core principles.

General requirements

• Minimum of 3 years as a head baker or department lead in a 5-star hotel.
• Extensive technical knowledge with the ability to recognize culinary trends and demonstrate high creativity.
• Experience in managing chefs.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

What we offer at The Peninsula London

Your financial wellbeing:

• Excellent salary package
• Generous service charge distributed equitably among colleagues
• Life insurance
• Enhanced company pension contributions

Your medical care:

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Your daily health routine:

• State-of-the-art facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation and contemplation rooms, and a nursing mothers’ room
• Colleague restaurant offering healthy, 24/7 food options
• On-site occupational health nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other perks:

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

We look forward to receiving your CV and will contact suitable candidates directly.

Ideally located in Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London is situated on a prestigious address. The newly built hotel is designed to harmonize with surrounding heritage buildings and is close to iconic attractions such as Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. It features 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites, world-class restaurants including Brooklands by Michelin-starred Chef Claude Bosi, the Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.