About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Indulge in a glamorous beachfront home at Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar – offering a new Four Seasons experience in Doha. Whether for a short vacation or a long-term stay, enjoy residential comfort in our expansive apartments and residences, each with a full kitchen and breathtaking views of the city or sea. Connect to the lively social scene at our seven restaurants and bars, soon to showcase Joël Robuchon, and enrich your lifestyle at our Loulou Spa, the beach and pools. Intuitive Four Seasons service sets the new standard for luxury beachfront living in Doha.About the role
We look for employees who share the Golden Rule; people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for individuals who share a passion for excellence and who infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do.
As a Head Baker, you are responsible for operating the bakery section of the kitchen while working closely with the Executive Pastry Chef. A Head Baker will also be required to plan production and develop seasonal offerings.
Responsible to create high quality bakery dishes with the standard recipes and presentations in order to maintain quality standards and consistency of product. Also assist in production and maintenance of par stocks of pastry and dessert with proper rotation of products and maintain highest cleanliness and hygiene standard in the pastry and bakery section.
What you will do
Manages all day-to-day operations of the bakery section of the kitchen.
Able to produce all baked goods including but not limited to artisan breads and rolls, muffins, laminated danish, laminated croissants and doughnuts etc.
Able to develop, designs, or creates new ideas and items for Bakery .
- Ensure excellent quality throughout the bakery items offerings.
- Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
- Decorate bakery items using different types of icings toppings etc. and ensure the food presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
- Coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
- Supervise and coordinate all bread preparation and presentation.
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within par stock
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking and baking.
- Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
- Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with co-workers efficiently and effectively
- Able to recognize superior quality products, presentations and flavors.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.
- Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently.
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
- Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are met for Pastry Team.
What you bring
Good knowledge of different types of bakeries
Posses professional disposition with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings.
Positive attitude and good communication skills.
3-5 years of experience in Bakery in Hotel and Luxury setting.
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Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
Unique strong culture - diversity of 50 different nationalities
Living accommodation in a high quality, well-resourced apartment
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Employee Recognition Programs
Complimentary nights at FS Hotels Worldwide
Paid annual home leave tickets
Complimentary meals in employee restaurants
Free transportation to work
Medical coverage
Work Authorization:
Hotel will apply for the work authorization for a successful candidate.
Learn more about employment with Four Seasons
You could also learn more about employment with Four Seasons via the following channels:
https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsJobs
https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts
http://jobs.fourseasons.com
https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobs
Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.
