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Head Baker

Natadola
Bakers
Posted: 13-06-2025

Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required

Do you see yourself as a Head Baker for InterContinental Hotel® Fiji Golf Resort & Spa at Natadola Bay?

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

As the Head Baker, you will oversee all aspects of our baking operations. You will lead a team of bakery employees and ensure that our products meet our high standards of quality and consistency. This role requires a creative and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in baking techniques and production management.

Your day to day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

  • Prepares and produces such bakery and specialty products as pastries, cakes, pies, muffins, breads, puddings, parfaits, frosting, cookies, rolls
  • Requisition supply items as needed from storerooms
  • Follow HACCP guidelines and ensure that colleagues comply with HACCP guidelines
  • Prepares and bakes all bakery items for menu and catered events following standardized recipes
  • Looks after the full bread and pastries production line
  • Ensure the food cost of his Bakery is in line with budget kitchen operating supplies, and kitchen energy costs
  • Estimates baking needs, requisitions adequate supplies, inventories supplies, and keeps records of products made and used
  • Coordinates in details on the restaurant / banquet / food production, and all specific duties to all employees

What we need from you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Demonstrated experience as a Head Baker or in a similar leadership role.
  • Expertise in baking techniques, ingredient functions, and modern equipment.
  • Ability to develop and tailor recipes to meet evolving customer preferences.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team management capabilities.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Keen attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
  • Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Business acumen to assist in cost control, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements.
  • Passion for baking and a continuous drive for creativity and excellence.

 How do I deliver this?

There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a medical cover, term life insurance, birthday leave, community service leave, paternal leave, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

How to apply

Send your application letter and up to date resume to [email protected]

Applications close on Monday 16th June 2025 at 4pm.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview 

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