Chief Baker

fourseasons; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary accommodation at other 4

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Chief Baker to lead the bakery operations, delivering breads, pastries and bakery concepts for the hotel’s diverse dining venues. You will work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef and culinary leadership to maintain Four Seasons quality and seasonal offerings.

The role requires 5–7 years of professional bakery experience in a luxury setting, strong leadership, and fluency in English with Bahasa Malaysia proficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma or professional qualification in Pastry Arts, Baking, Culinary Arts or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of professional bakery experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality.
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English; Bahasa Malaysia proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the Bakery team with a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Plan and organize daily bakery production based on occupancy, events and forecasted business levels.
• Produce breads, viennoiserie, pastries and other bakery items to Four Seasons quality standards.
• Develop innovative bakery concepts while maintaining classical techniques.
• Collaborate with Culinary leadership to develop seasonal products and local ingredients.
• Monitor recipes, production sheets, par levels and food costs; ensure hygiene and HACCP standards.

Skills

Leadership

Bakery expertise

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Education

Diploma or professional qualification in Pastry Arts, Baking, Culinary Arts or related field

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location:

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences is part of a 65-storey mixed-use tower that will include 242 Four Seasons Private Residences, 27 serviced apartments, a 209-key Four Seasons Hotel and a six- floor of 250,000 square foot luxury retail podium, collectively known as Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur. The Hotel introduces several unique dining outlets to the city, including a Cantonese restaurant, lobby and rooftop pool bars, and an all-day dining restaurant with sweeping views of the Petronas Twin Towers. The Hotel will also offer an executive lounge for business travelers, a serene spa, wellness-focused fitness centre and rooftop infinity pool offering panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur’s endless skyline. Lush landscaping around the rooftop pool and terrace will create an urban oasis, echoing the greenery of the KLCC Park below.

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is looking for top talent to join the team.

About Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences is located in the Golden Triangle neighborhood, Kuala Lumpur’s thriving business and financial district. The Hotel is part of a 65-storey mixed‑use tower that will include 242 Four Seasons Private Residences, 27 serviced apartments, a 209-key Four Seasons Hotel and a six- floor of 250,000 square foot luxury retail podium, collectively known as Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur. The latest addition to the city’s dramatic skyline and a vibrant hub for both business and leisure travelers, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will be conveniently located in close proximity to the city’s major attractions, including the Petronas Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). Often referred to as a “city within a city,” the KLCC will offer designer shopping, fine dining, and the best of the city’s electric nightlife. The Hotel will also overlook the KLCC Park and be directly connected to the esplanade, allowing guests to take full advantage of the Park’s 50 acres of green space, including lush gardens, fountains, waterfalls, a wading pool, and jogging track. An exciting addition to Kuala Lumpur’s culinary scene, the Hotel will introduce several unique dining outlets to the city, including a Cantonese restaurant, lobby and rooftop pool bars, and an all‑day dining restaurant with sweeping views of the Petronas Twin Towers. The Hotel will also offer an executive lounge for business travelers, a serene spa, wellness‑focused fitness centre and rooftop infinity pool offering panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur’s endless skyline. Lush landscaping around the rooftop pool and terrace will create an urban oasis, echoing the greenery of the KLCC Park below. Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will offer both international and regional travelers an urban complement to the existing Four Seasons Resort in Malaysia, the award‑winning Four Seasons Resort Langkawi.

About Four Seasons

Founded in 1960, Four Seasons continues to define the future of luxury hospitality with extraordinary imagination, unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, and the most genuine and customized service. Currently operating 135 hotels and 59 private residences in major city centers and resort destination in the world, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world’s best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards.

Chief Baker

The Chief Baker is responsible for leading the hotel’s bakery operation and delivering consistently exceptional breads, viennoiserie, breakfast bakery items, pastries and other baked products in line with Four Seasons standards. The role combines hands‑on baking expertise with strong leadership, production planning, quality control and cost management.

Working closely with the Executive Pastry Chef and Culinary leadership, the Chief Baker will oversee daily bakery production supporting the hotel’s restaurants, breakfast service, afternoon tea, in‑room dining, events and takeaway offerings. Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur operates a diverse dining portfolio, including Curate’s daily breakfast buffet, The Lounge’s afternoon tea and in‑room dining.

What You Will Do

• Lead, supervise and develop the Bakery team, creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and continuous learning.

• Plan and organize daily bakery production according to occupancy, outlet requirements, events and forecasted business levels.

• Produce and maintain consistently high standards of breads, sourdoughs, baguettes, rolls, brioche, croissants, Danish pastries, breakfast pastries, cakes and other bakery products.

• Develop innovative bakery concepts while maintaining classical techniques and Four Seasons quality standards.

• Work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef to develop seasonal products and concepts that reflect Kuala Lumpur’s diverse culinary identity and incorporate high‑quality local ingredients.

• Ensure consistency in recipes, portioning, presentation, taste, texture and production methods.

• Establish and maintain accurate recipes, production sheets and par levels.

• Monitor food costs, yields, wastage and productivity, taking corrective action where required.

• Ensure proper storage, labelling, stock rotation and handling of ingredients in accordance with food safety standards.

• Maintain strict standards of hygiene, sanitation, HACCP and workplace safety throughout the bakery.

• Coordinate closely with Culinary, Stewarding, Purchasing and Food & Beverage teams to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Support high‑volume production for breakfast, buffets, afternoon tea, banquets, special events, in‑room dining and takeaway requirements.

• Train and coach colleagues in bakery techniques, product knowledge, equipment use and safe working practices.

• Monitor equipment condition and coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs with the relevant departments.

• Stay current with international bakery trends, techniques, ingredients and equipment, bringing relevant innovations to the operation.

• Participate in menu development, tastings and special culinary projects as required.

• Maintain a hands‑on presence in the bakery and lead by example during daily production.

What You Bring

• Diploma or professional qualification in Pastry Arts, Baking, Culinary Arts or a related field.

• Minimum 5–7 years of professional bakery experience, preferably within a luxury hotel, high‑end restaurant, artisan bakery or comparable hospitality environment.

• Proven experience supervising or leading a bakery/pastry production team.

• Strong technical knowledge of artisan breads, viennoiserie, laminated doughs, sourdough fermentation and contemporary bakery techniques.

• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP and sanitation standards.

• Strong knowledge of recipe costing, production planning, yield management and inventory control.

• Creative, detail‑oriented and highly quality‑conscious, with a passion for exceptional bakery products.

• Strong communication, organizational and people‑management skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high‑volume luxury hospitality environment.

• International hotel or luxury hospitality experience is strongly preferred.

• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required by hotel operations.

• Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English language.

• Must be able to speak, read, and write Bahasa Malaysia.

• Must have the right to work in Malaysia.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms

• Complimentary employee meals

Work Type: Full Time

Join Our Team

Join a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, creativity and a commitment to the highest quality of service. Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur provides guests with a haven of serenity and luxury in a bustling city. Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests. We have been ranked in FORTUNE Magazine's 100 Best Companies to work for since 1998.

What to expect: You will……

Be a champion of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to learn, grow and develop

Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work

Derive a sense of pride in work well done

Be recognized for excellence

Visa sponsorship is not available for the role. Due to strict work permit regulations, position is applicable to local candidates or candidates with Malaysian Permanent Resident status holder only. Only successful candidates will be contacted.