Lead Baker — Luxury Hotel Bakery

Rosewood Hotel Group; Roma; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Rome is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef in running the bakery kitchen, ensuring top-quality pastries, breads and desserts for guests and venues.

You will lead and mentor the bakery team, implement culinary standards, manage costing with standardized recipes and allergen counts, and uphold HACCP and safety practices in a dynamic luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Assist in bakery operations and pastry production.
• Maintains high quality standards for desserts, breads, and pastry products.
• Mentors bakery team and ensures smooth operation during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement culinary standards that align with the hotel's vision and goals.
• Drive culinary innovation and excellence in bakery offerings.
• Train, mentor, and manage the bakery team with clear expectations.
• Fill in and verify HACCP reports and food safety practices.
• Create diverse, seasonal menus for events, deli, bars, and restaurants.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure premium dining experiences.
• Maintain standardized recipes with costing, allergen sheets and calorie counts.
• Monitor guest experience and staff performance in operations.

Job description

Rosewood Rome is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef in running the bakery kitchen, ensuring top-quality pastries, breads and desserts for guests and venues.

You will lead and mentor the bakery team, implement culinary standards, manage costing with standardized recipes and allergen counts, and uphold HACCP and safety practices in a dynamic luxury hotel environment.