Head Baker

The Peninsula İstanbul

The Peninsula Istanbul is located in the historic Karaköy area overlooking the Bosphorus – the meeting point of Asia and Europe. The hotel will feature 177 luxurious guest rooms and suites, a grand ballroom with sweeping views of the Bosphorus, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa, and a verdant garden on the waterfront. 

As we continue to expand the pre-opening team, The Peninsula Istanbul is seeking to hire a Head Baker. 

•    An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile hotel opening in Istanbul.
•    The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our customers, and commitment to our employees. 
•    Be a part of the pre-opening process with a highly experienced team.

Key accountabilities

• 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 administer the weekly duty schedules.
• Ensure that the hotel policies and procedures are followed and prevent wastage of surplus stock without undue sacrifice on food quality.
• Ensure personnel, physical and environmental hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP.
• Always keep the kitchen equipment in good condition to maximize its operating life.
• Develop, motivate, supervise and coach departmental employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with mission, vision, values, and cores principles HSH.
• Collaborate with all necessary stakeholders to achieve business goals and objectives.

General requirements

•    Minimum 5–6-year experience in luxury hotels with large banquets and pastry shop. 
•    3-4 years as Head Baker or in charge of the department. 
•    Extensive technical knowledge and current culinary trends.
•    Extensive experience in management of chefs.
•    High School Diploma or diploma from culinary school or apprenticeship (or equivalent).
•    Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment while working. 
•    Ability to communicate effectively with the team.

We would be delighted to receive your CV and will liaise directly with suitable applicants.