Chief Baker

**Position**: CHIEF BAKER - BAKERY (Full time #535530)

**Property / Office**: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

**Location**: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

It is the mission and intent of the Chef Baker to take full responsibility for the Management and Leadership of Bakery operation at all times and in cooperation with the Executive Pastry Chef and Pastry Chef. The individual needs to be a committed, hardworking chef with considerable drive, innovation and experienced. Positive attitude, approachable character and a hand-on approach are essential.

**The Role of the Chief Baker - Bakery**
- In conjunction with Executive and Pastry chef, the Chef baker takes the full responsibility of the bakery food quality and strives for fully delighting our customers within the entire culinary operation
- Foster positive thinking and motivation within all kitchens by giving active assistance
- Ensure that all designated action points from daily briefings or bi-monthly operational meetings are being followed by the individuals concerned.
- Guide the colleague in decision-making and judgement.
- Ensure that positive working relations with non-Food and Beverage departments are fostered giving co-operation at all times.
- Ensure that positive working relations with Food and Beverage department are fostered giving co-operation at all times and holding frequent follow up meetings with Ass. F&B manager and F&B manager.
- Be aware of and comply with all legislation affecting the operation, including licensing regulations, health regulations and fire and safety regulations.
- Ensure disciplinary and grievance procedures are properly adhered to and followed.
- Handle customer comments and complaints and take swift corrective action after consultation with the EAM Food & Beverage and department head concerned.
- Be responsible and accountable for the overall food cost as well as kitchen supplies, kitchen energy costs and kitchen utensils.
- Find ways to improve the efficiency of the operations which will benefit our clients.
- Assist the Exe. Pastry chef and Pastry Chef in constantly finding ways to further improve the Food cost through strategic purchasing, without negatively affecting pre - determined quality standards.
- Co-operate with and drive forward the implementations of Mandarin Oriental Legendary Service

**Preferred Qualifications And Skills**
- Culinary degree or diploma from an accredited culinary institution
- Minimum 2 years hotel experience in a similar capacity, experience within modern Italian restaurants or 5 star hotels preferable
- Attention to detail
- Ability to be creative; always willing to try something new
- Ability to make quick decisions and multi-task
- Possess strong management and organizational skills
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
- Team player with good initiative and leadership skills

**Advertised**: 20 Jun 2023 Singapore Standard Time
**Applications close**: 04 Aug 2023 Singapore Standard Time