Head Baker

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.

In the words of Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: “The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion and culture. It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.” This philosophy is the cornerstone of the Four Seasons culture, truly making Four Seasons the best company to work for.  

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been recognized by FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work for, every year since the survey began in 1998. 

Join our Team 

• Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and excellent service. 
• Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests. 
• Four Seasons have been ranked in FORTUNE Magazine's 100 best companies to work for. 

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at the Pearl-Qatar!

The upcoming project will include 161 fully-furnished apartments, perfect for both short and long-term stays, as well as 84 Private Residences, set along a private beach surrounded by lush gardens. Guests and residents alike will enjoy a full range of state-of-the-art amenities, including a signature restaurant by Michelin-starred chef, Joël Robuchon. 

Our Team:

Our team is our greatest asset and the key to our success. We demonstrate our beliefs in the way we treat each other and by the example we set for one another. In all our interactions with our guests, customers, business associates and colleagues, we seek to deal with others, as we would have them deal with us. Our team is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service and passion.  

Who We Look For: 

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 ExecutivePastry Chef and Executive Sous 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.

Head Baker Duties and Responsibilities:

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 .

Create new and exciting viennoiserieto renew hotel menus and engage the interest of customers

• 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 viennoiserieand 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.

Prerequisites:

• Good knowledge of different types ofviennoiserie and bread.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

Our Offering:-　　

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.　

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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.