Head Baker | Luxury Hotel Pre-Opening Lead

Mandarin Oriental Manila; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Manila invites an accomplished Head Baker to lead all bakery operations for our Makati pre-opening. You will craft premium breads, viennoiseries, and laminated doughs, while guiding a team to uphold the brand’s legendary luxury standards.

You will drive product development, maintain hygiene standards, manage costs, and collaborate with culinary leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a premiere hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Min. 3–5 years of progressive bakery experience in luxury hotels or premium hospitality.
• Min. 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Pre-opening experience in luxury hospitality is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily bakery production and ensure luxury quality and consistency.
• Develop seasonal offerings and signature bakery items for outlets, banquets, and events.
• Mentor and train Bakery Chefs, Bakers, Commis, and trainees; uphold safety and grooming standards.
• Ensure HACCP, sanitation, and food safety compliance across bakery operations.
• Monitor costs, inventory, and productivity; manage procurement and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, outlets, and banquets to support culinary initiatives.
• Support audits and maintain a safe, organized production area.

Skills

Artisan bread production

Sourdough fermentation

Laminated doughs

Viennoiserie

Bakery production planning

HACCP knowledge

Recipe costing

Inventory management

Production control

Education

Culinary Diploma / Bakery Arts Certification

Tools

Bakery equipment

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Manila invites an accomplished Head Baker to lead all bakery operations for our Makati pre-opening. You will craft premium breads, viennoiseries, and laminated doughs, while guiding a team to uphold the brand’s legendary luxury standards.

You will drive product development, maintain hygiene standards, manage costs, and collaborate with culinary leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a premiere hospitality setting.