Chief Baker (Pre-Opening) - Conrad Kuala Lumpur

Hilton

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 78,120 - 122,760

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hilton Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Chief Baker to lead the bakery team, plan menus, and uphold high quality across all pastry sections. You will supervise production, ensure Food Safety System compliance, and drive guest satisfaction in a luxury hotel environment.

The role requires at least 8 years in a luxury hotel kitchen, strong English skills, and a health certificate. Prior international hotel experience is preferred, with hospitality or culinary education considered advantageous.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years experience in a luxury hotel kitchen.
Strong command of English, written and spoken.
Knowledge of sanitation and hygiene standards.
Health certificate valid.
Experience with international hotel chains.
Technical education in hospitality or culinary arts preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the bakery team to maintain quality.
Plan menus and monitor bakery production for outlets.
Ensure compliance with Food Safety System guidelines.
Manage budget and control costs within approved budget.
Maintain high service standards and guest satisfaction.
Coordinate with Executive Chef and Steward for smooth operations.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School diploma

Culinary/hospitality education

Job description

Responsibilities

A Chief Baker will manage and lead the team to ensure smooth culinary operation and maximize the level of standard in the hotel’s kitchen.

To maintain a high customer service focus by approaching your job with the customers always in mind.
To have a positive impact, taking personal responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with both customers and colleagues.
To be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your personal performance. Keep yourself inform of new technologies.
To be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing requirements including the performance of any tasks requested of you.
To maintain high team focus by showing co-operation and support to colleagues in the pursuit of team goals.
To ensure that the department’s operational budget is strictly adhered to and that all costs are strictly controlled in accordance with the approved budgets.
To ensure that all Food Safety System polices and guidelines are followed and implemented.
Closely monitor food requirements in the outlet ensuring all incoming food items are of correct quality, quantity and are received, handled and transported to outlets as per FSS requirements.
To develop and build a solid and stable team environment and to coach and develop all subordinates.
To control the budgeted cost without affecting the operation or set standard.
To assess and monitor cleanliness on a daily basis, liaising with the Chief Steward and Chief Engineer to ensure all equipment remains clean and in good working order.
To assist in general food production work where required.
To supervise, guide and develop chefs of a lower grade ensuring the quality of food production remains at optimum levels.
To plan the menus and monitor the food quality for all restaurants and / or food service areas in
To effectively manage the performance of employees, ensuring that policies and procedures are observed and adhered to consistently.
To liaise closely with Executive Chef, ensuring food quality and preparation techniques are of the highest standard.
To closely monitor and control the daily food merchandise, ensuring quality of goods received, taking corrective action where necessary.
To compile recipes, follow the recipes and train staff accordingly.
Food Safety: The implementation of the Food Safety System (FSS), to ensure that all policies and guidelines are implemented, trained, monitored and followed.
Ensuring all Hotel policies and procedures are correctly observed and followed.
To conduct regular communication meetings and training sessions to ensure that skills and knowledge remain at an optimum.
Performing any additional tasks as delegated by management or guests to ensure our guests receive outstanding service.
To follow, train and monitor Hiltons Fire & Safety procedures.

Qualifications

A Chief Baker serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: