Head Baker Job
Looking for a hospitality job in Kenya? Emerge Egress Consulting is recruiting a Head Baker position for a reputable hotel. Proficiency in pastry production, team leadership, and HACCP compliance is required.
Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.
Role Objective
Our client, a reputable hotel, is seeking to recruit an experienced and passionate Head Baker to lead its bakery operations. The successful candidate will oversee the production of high-quality baked products, manage the bakery team, ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, control inventory and production costs, and drive innovation to deliver exceptional products and guest satisfaction.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and oversee the preparation of breads, cakes, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods while maintaining consistent quality.
- Develop new recipes and improve existing products in line with customer preferences and market trends.
- Ensure all products meet the organization’s quality, presentation, and taste standards.
- Prepare production schedules based on customer orders, sales forecasts, and inventory levels.
- Monitor stock levels of ingredients and bakery supplies, placing orders as required to prevent shortages and minimize waste.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and occupational health and safety regulations.
- Monitor equipment performance and coordinate routine maintenance and repairs when necessary.
- Implement cost-control measures to improve productivity, reduce wastage, and maximize profitability.
- Maintain accurate production, inventory, and quality control records.
- Work closely with management to plan seasonal products, promotions, and special orders.
- Foster a positive, disciplined, and high-performing work environment.
- Perform any other duties assigned by management.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- Diploma / Certificate in Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts/Production or related area.
- Minimum 3 years in pastry production in a busy hotel environment. as a Pastry Demi-CDP or CDP, ideally within a high-volume hotel or busy corporate hospitality environment.
- Knowledge in HACCP.
Key Competencies
- Exceptional baking and pastry production skills.
- Strong leadership and people management abilities.
- Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Creativity and product development skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV to the email on or before 23rd July 2026 careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
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