Head Baker
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

Company Description
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suites and a villa. Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations.
Job Description
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suites and a villa. Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations.
Job Description
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of the bakery department, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality output
- Develop and implement new recipes, considering local taste preferences and international baking trends
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards throughout the baking process
- Train, mentor, and supervise junior bakers, fostering a culture of excellence and creativity
- Manage inventory, including ordering supplies and minimising waste
- Collaborate with other departments to meet production goals and maintain product quality
- Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures for all baked goods
- Stay abreast of industry trends and incorporate innovative techniques into our baking processes
- Adapt recipes and offerings to meet changing consumer trends and dietary requirements
- Contribute to menu planning and pricing strategies to maximise profitability
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a baker, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role
- Advanced knowledge of baking techniques, recipe development, and food science
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in inventory management and cost control
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing consumer trends and dietary requirements
- Knowledge of local and international baking trends
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