Chief Baker
Mandarin Oriental
- Doha, Qatar
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assisting the Executive Pastry Chef to oversee all operational and administrative aspects of the Main Bakery Production Kitchen (including Banquet, In-Room Dining, Mosaic, Mandarin Cake Shop and Gelato) as appropriate and be able to prioritise the required level of engagement in all areas depending on business volumes and other related parameters
- Create and maintain a great synergy between Outlets and Bakery kitchen as well as with any related outlets kitchen to assure maximum efficiency
- Assist the Executive Pastry Chef to plan menus, prices and promotional events for the Banquet and all restaurants in order to maximize revenue generating opportunities in line with market demands
- Work closely with Café Shop & Gelato Manager in the presentation of the bakery items in the outlet and the packaging of related items
- Assisting the Executive Pastry Chef to review menus in regard to popularity of dishes, food cost and seasonality with the respective Restaurant Manager and suggest new menu proposals to the Executive Chef
- Ensure that all bakery items are prepared in the most authentic way as standards set by the Executive Pastry Chef
- Regularly inspect the quality of the ingredients and measure them for specific recipes
- To support the Outlet's Chef to identify areas for improvement in pastries and bakeries quality by reviewing various quality audit reports, guest comment cards and guest incident reports, and formulate action plans accordingly
- Encourage proactive, efficient and effective inter-departmental communication within and beyond the Food and Beverage division in order to promote a climate of teamwork and enthusiasm
- Provide leadership, direction and support to all colleagues at any time
- High School qualification or equivalent
- Degree or Higher National Diploma in Hospitality/Culinary arts
- Experience as Chief Baker in a high volume restaurant with highest levels of service is preferred
- A minimum of 4 years of experience working in a 5-star hotel or free standing restaurant environment
- International work experience in at least two of the following regions: Asia, Europe, North America and preferably Middle East