Head Baker - Regent Kuala Lumpur (Pre-Opening)

InterContinental 62s Group plc; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental 62s Group plc is seeking a skilled Bakery Supervisor to lead a luxury hotel bakery operations in Kuala Lumpur. You will oversee induction, bakery standards, and training, while managing costs and ensuring exceptional guest pastries and breads.

The role requires extensive bakery expertise in high-end settings, HACCP knowledge, and fluency in English. This position is based on-site in Malaysia and offers opportunities within a prestigious hotel group.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related field.
• Preferably 6 years bakery experience in a luxury hotel or high-quality restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of breads, doughs and pastries, and kitchen/baking techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP guidelines, and FSMS compliance.
• Fluent English; other languages an advantage

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver induction programmes for new team members.
• Maintain comprehensive bakery standards and oversee their implementation.
• Carry out training needs analysis and design/deliver training programmes.
• Coach, counsel and, when required, discipline team members with constructive feedback.
• Communicate regularly with the team and maintain good working relationships.
• Ensure bakery food costs stay within budget and keep accurate records.
• Produce full range of bakery items and oversee production line.
• Observe and ensure presentation and freshness meet Regent standards.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and ensure FSMS compliance.

Skills

Fluent English

Bread & pastry knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts / Pastry Arts degree or diploma

Job description

YOUR DAY TO DAY

People

• Prepare and deliver a detailed induction programme for new team members
• Help maintain a comprehensive, current and guest-focused set of bakery standards and procedures, and oversee their implementation
• Ensure a training needs analysis is carried out for the bakery team, and that training programmes are designed and delivered to meet those needs
• Coach, counsel and, where required, discipline team members, giving constructive feedback to enhance performance
• Communicate regularly with the team and maintain good working relationships

Financial

• Ensure the bakery's food cost stays in line with budget, including kitchen operating supplies and kitchen energy costs
• Estimate baking needs, requisition adequate supplies, take inventory, and keep accurate records of products made and used

Guest Experience

• Prepare and produce a full range of bakery and specialty products, including pastries, cakes, pies, muffins, breads, puddings, parfaits, frostings, cookies and rolls
• Bake all items for the menu and catered events, following standardised recipes
• Oversee the full bread and pastry production line
• Observe sales floor and back stock conditions, making sure presentation and freshness meet Regent standards
• Requisition supply items from the storerooms as needed

Responsible Business

• Follow HACCP guidelines and ensure all colleagues comply with them
• Take care of the hotel's Food Safety Management System (FSMS), ensuring compliance with all local and IHG food safety audits throughout the year
• Receive food and material suppliers by appointment only, and do not entertain unannounced visits

Accountabilities

• Coordinates in detail with the restaurants, banqueting and food production teams, and assigns specific duties to all bakery team members
• Consistent quality and food safety across the bakery's breads, pastries and baked goods
• Bakery food cost and supplies managed within budget

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To thrive in this role and bring poise and precision to the guest journey, you'll need:

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management or a related field, preferably from a recognised hospitality or culinary school
• Preferably 6 years' bakery experience in a luxury hotel or high-quality restaurant environment, such as Michelin-starred or equivalent, including previous experience as a baker and as a supervisor in a related role
• Strong knowledge of breads, doughs and pastries, and of kitchen and baking techniques, with a commitment to high-quality products, presentation and flavour
• Sound knowledge of food service and sanitation standards, food safety regulations and HACCP guidelines, including general workplace health and safety
• Working knowledge of recipe costing and menu writing
• Good understanding of the principles and practices of the Food & Beverage and hospitality profession
• Sufficient time spent in all the necessary sections of the Culinary Department
• Fluent English required; other languages an advantage

This position is only open to Malaysian citizens, permanent residents and spouse visa holders with the legal right to work in Malaysia.