Head Baker

7 months ago


London, United Kingdom The Peninsula London Full time

The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking a skilled and creative Head Baker to join our talent pastry team. Supported by the Executive Pastry Chef, this role will be responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating the overall production of the Bakery Kitchen whilst managing and coaching a team of bakers.

An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London

Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits

Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key accountabilities

Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognised culinary destination, creating memorable guest experiences

Produce all food required for the assigned kitchen and controls the daily ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted costs

Help the Executive Pastry Chef to ensure weekly duty schedules are administered accurately

Develop, motivate, supervise, and coach departmental employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with our mission, vision, values, and core HSH principles

General requirements

Minimum 3 years as a head baker or in charge of the department in a 5-star hotel

Extensive technical knowledge and the ability to recognise culinary trends with a high level of creativity

Experience in managing chefs

Ability to communicate effectively with team members and capable of working well under pressure

Fluent English communication proficiency

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

Your financial wellbeing:

Excellent salary package 

Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues

Life Insurance

Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your medical care:

Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your daily health routine:

State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room

Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings

On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other perks:

High street and online shopping discounts

Rewards and recognition initiatives

Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.


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