Job description
Role Overview
Chief Baker at Anantara Hotels & Resorts, located at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort By Anantara.
Company Overview
Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, founded in 2001 in Thailand. The company is inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning "without end" and embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. Anantara operates across captivating locales worldwide, from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises, grounded in authentic hospitality and a commitment to generosity and warmth.
Role Purpose
To lead pastry and dessert creation at the resort by producing original, world-class pastries and desserts, developing emerging pastry talent, and representing Anantara's culinary excellence at special events, competitions, and new property openings.
Key Responsibilities
Pastry & Dessert Creation
- Create exceptional pastries and desserts informed by the most creative and original work being done globally.
- Develop new and original products with attention to innovation and creativity.
- Prepare special showpiece productions for special occasions including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and display buffets.
Team Development & Management
- Develop the future great pastry chefs of the industry.
- Identify and train chefs with the highest potential.
- Redeploy any chefs working in pastry who do not have a passion for the work.
Cost & Quality Management
- Pay attention to food cost while maintaining the pursuit of creating new and original products.
Representation & Engagement
- Serve as a Food Ambassador for Anantara, supporting new openings and Task Force missions.
- Participate in and win competitions for originality, creativity, and product quality.
Health & Safety
- Oversee strict adherence to all required health and safety standards while performing the work.