Head Baker 169468 - Shangri-La Hotels

ShangriLa Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
Muscat Sultanate of Oman

Nestled in between the dramatic backdrop of rugged mountains and the pristine waters of the Sea of Oman ShangriLas Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is set on 124 acres of stunning scenery and home to three spectacular hotels: the family orientated Al Waha comprises 262 rooms the diverse Al Bandar comprises 198 deluxe rooms and the luxurious and most exclusive Al Husn has 180 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites. The resort also features 22 Food and Beverage outlets 1056 sqm ballroom with 8 breakout rooms wide variety of recreational facilities and a spa with 12 treatment villas.

Job Summary

The Head Baker will be responsible for the overall production of bakery products (breads pastries lunch options etc)

As a Head Baker we rely on you to:
We are looking for a passionate team player that has an eye for quality and is able to recognize when a product is below the accepted standard.
In the first instance the Head Baker should be able to follow the methods and recipes as laid down during to training process and ultimately be able to innovate as required.
The Head Baker should be able to inspire his coworkers and have a friendly but firm approach to them.
The Head Baker needs to be very open to the new methods and recipes that they will be learning which will almost certainly be different from what he they are used to.
The Head Baker will oversee all operations of the bakery production.
The Head Baker needs to be physically strong and able to work on their feet for at least an 8hour stretch.
The Head Baker will be in charge of ordering all the ingredients as prescribed during the training process and maintaining adequate stock levels of the same.
The Head Baker will be the production manager as well ensuring that the correct products are produced everyday in the required quantities and quality and in a timely fashion in order to meet the deadlines of the business.
The Head Baker will be responsible for ensuring that the staff arrive and leave on time and for monitoring their work. S/He needs to build create a positive working environment and strong sense of teamwork to promote productivity.
The Head Baker will be required to meet gross profit margins by means of minimizing wastage.
The Head Baker will be expected to have a thorough knowledge of all the products and processes and if need be to be able to explain these to any customer who requires information.
The Head Baker will be required to maintain all the necessary paperwork in an organized fashion.
The Head Baker will be required to ensure that the health and safety standards are maintained and be fully conversant with the requirements as laid down by the food and safety inspectors.
The Head Baker will be responsible for training production staff who may or may not have any bakery or culinary training. The mission staff (transitional employees) are expected to have little prior training and are expected to gain valuable job experience and training within the bakery.

Requirements:
The minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:
Min of 4 years culinary experience and or training.

Bakery experience preferred.

Culinary degree or relevant experience.

Supervisory experience

Proven experience training other staff in culinary / baking

Able to use Microsoft Office suite

Demonstrated understanding of and passion for the mission of Towards Employment including

ShangriLa Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
Muscat Sultanate of Oman

Nestled in between the dramatic backdrop of rugged mountains and the pristine waters of the Sea of Oman ShangriLas Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is set on 124 acres of stunning scenery and home to three spectacular hotels: the family orientated Al Waha comprises 262 rooms the diverse Al Bandar comprises 198 deluxe rooms and the luxurious and most exclusive Al Husn has 180 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites. The resort also features 22 Food and Beverage outlets 1056 sqm ballroom with 8 breakout rooms wide variety of recreational facilities and a spa with 12 treatment villas.

The resort is only 15 minutes to Muttrah Souk the old city of Muscat the Ruwi business district and within easy access to many local shopping and cultural attractions. Muscat International Airport is just 45 minutes away.This job has been sourced from an external job board.
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