Job Description

Don’t press esc! It’s not a mistake… South East Asia's first voco™ hotel brand is now open on Singapore’s world-famous Orchard Road.

voco Orchard Singapore provide guests with the world-renowned voco™ experience from the moment they walk through its doors. Famed to be hotels to count on, yet different enough to be fun, voco hotels are unstuffy hotels where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with life. Hotels that stand out from the crowd, voco combines familiar comforts with the indulgences of a hotel, to create somewhere that’s dependable, but not vanilla. Somewhere premium, but with a laidback spirit. Somewhere reliable, but different

Your day to day

voco Orchard Singapore is seeking a dynamic and passionate Chief Baker to be part of our team. As the Chief Baker, you will assist in managing the pastry kitchen and supervise the preparation, baking and finishing of breads and baked goods in accordance with departmental quality standards.

• Participate in the preparation of, and check and approve all items prepared in the pastry shop and bakery. Ensure that all desserts are prepared and presented in an attractive and appetizing manner.
• Prepares, produces, and bakes breakfast pastries, breads, rolls, and some desserts.
• Develops new products for a la carte or menus on a rotating basis.
• Decorates baked goods, such as cream pies and prepare garnishes as needed for baked goods.
• Sets time and speed controls for mixing machines, or blending machines, so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
• Measures or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or whipped cream, using scales or graduated containers
• Maintains adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration.
• Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by ordering and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.
• Lines up baked products in mobile carts according to the needs of the particular outlet or function.
• Utilizes any and all leftovers into usable products.
• Cleans, breaks down, and puts away all baking equipment including: ovens, mixers, proofer, floors, freezer, and refrigerators.
• Check daily function sheets and prepare items accordingly.
• Inspect the cleanliness of the pastry kitchen. Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and state sanitation and health regulations. Notify the Maintenance Department of any needed repairs.
• Review the following day’s menus and complete requisitions for food and supplies needed from various storerooms; maintain inventory control procedures.
• Maintain and enforce procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) to minimize waste and control costs.
• Assist in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment.
• Assist in developing new menu concepts. Develop, test, and cost out new menu items.
• Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared and sold in assigned area of responsibility.
• Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Supervise activities of assigned staff,communicate goals, and assign/schedule work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
• Regularly inspect the quality and quantity of pastry, croissants, breads and other bakery goods for the buffets and for all outside orders.

What we need from you

• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts with specialised training in Pastry/Bakery
• At least 2-3 years experience in a similar capacity
• Working experience in the hotel industry will be an added advantage
• Must posses a valid food hygiene certificate
• Commitment to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays.

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – great room discount and superb training. Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.