Chief Baker

 

 

Chief Baker 
(6650)

 

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn. 

Shimmering in the depths of the azure Aegean Sea, a story-filled island of myths and marvels, One&Only Kéa Island emerges to honour untold beauty with authentic flavours of Greece. The warm Mediterranean hospitality is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

 

About The Role:

 

We are interested to hear from an experienced Chief Baker to assist in leading our dedicated team of culinary professionals.

The Chief Baker is responsible to function as the Production Manager for all bakery products, making sure that they contribute to the overall success of outlets, in accordance with the hotel’s standards and financial goals.

Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.

 

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

 

• Ensure that bakery personnel is guided and trained to increase productivity.
• Manage the preparation of bakery items that require good professional bakery skills, with the help of the Asst. & Baker.
• Responsible for the production of bakery goods
• Possess knowledge of the various types of grains and flour, gluten-free bread options, and food-related allergies.
• Ensure that menus, recipes, guidelines & methods provided are followed.
• Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations are always followed on board.
• Produce and maintain the expected level of food quality in the assigned area and according to instructions from the corporate team.
• Maintain quality and consistency in taste, presentation, and appearance, according to recipes and pictures.
• Control and maintain all Bakery equipment distributed to staff, ensuring that it is cleaned and/or sanitized and returned in an acceptable condition after each use.
• Mentor, develop and provide on-the-job training to subordinates to strengthen current performance and in preparation for future advancement.
• Maintain cost control within the department/team.
• Control food production to minimize/avoid waste.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
• Supervise activities such as. pool parties, cocktail parties, or special functions where the Bakery Department is involved.

 

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements:

 

• Advanced Bakery Skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field, in a luxury hospitality establishment or upscale cruise line.
• Fluent in written and spoken Greek and English.
• Communicate effectively with the senior management.
• Possess the ability to lead and make decisions.
• Good administrative skills.
• Experienced in coaching subordinates.
• Must be cost and quality conscious.
• Adhere to specific scheduled work hours yet be flexible if circumstances require it.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs to include but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Familiarly with relational database-driven inventory control systems.
• High School education or international equivalent.
• Bakery School degree.
• Food Hygiene Certification, desirable
• Exceptional communication skills
• Exceptional time management, organizational skills, and people skills with the ability to work well in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively without compromising standards, productivity, or quality.
• A can-do attitude with a strong work ethic and willing to go the extra mile.

 

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.