Head Baker

Job description

Company Description

At the 25hours Hotel One Central, Bedouin traditions are brought back to life and reinterpreted in a contemporary way. Here our colleagues become storytellers themselves. With a view of the Museum of the Future near the Dubai International Financial Center, everyone will find their way to us. Whether for an ice cream walk or a birthday celebration, we also enjoy spending time together outside of work. We are a colourful, diverse, professional team and love our friendly, informal culture.

COME AS YOU ARE & JOIN THE  25h TRIBE.

Job Description

How does your working day look like …

Brand & Strategic Leadership

·  Support menu innovation by staying ahead of industry trends and delivering creative, timely concepts.
·  Ensure accurate costing, recipe cards, and product feasibility within operations.
·  Collaborate with Culinary leadership and operations teams for smooth implementation and training.
·  Conduct daily quality and consistency checks.
·  Stay informed and engage the team through Workplace updates.

People Management

·  Share food innovation knowledge and lead by example in service.
·  Train, mentor, and evaluate team members regularly, promoting performance and growth.
·  Maintain open, clear communication across departments and during briefings.
·  Coordinate team schedules, set goals, and manage time effectively.
·  Enforce hygiene standards, discipline when needed, and build team morale through positive engagement.

Operations Management

·  Lead daily kitchen operations in absence of the Executive Chef.
·  Ensure compliance with food policies, HACCP, and sanitation standards.
·  Control food cost, stock rotation (FIFO), and minimize waste.
·  Drive quality, creativity, and productivity across all culinary areas.
·  Oversee ordering, equipment maintenance, and stock levels in line with business needs.

Hygiene & Safety

·  Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment per HACCP and hotel standards.
·  Follow safety procedures and sustainability initiatives.
·  Ensure food safety documentation and practices are always up to date.

Qualifications

Your personality counts more than your CV …

Education

·  Vocational diploma in food & beverage and/or any initial training if the person is highly motivated by the sector and that his/her level of commitment and skills have been validated.
·  Own Language and English written and verbal.
·  PIC Certificate (to be provided)
·  First Aid & Fire prevention training

Qualities

·  Come as you are
·  You are organised and thorough approach
·  You are manually skilled
·  You are speed and efficiency
·  You are adaptability and good listening skills
·  You are good observational skills
·  You are communication skills

Additional Information

Additional Information

What’s in it for you …

·  Get to know all the other 25hours hotels and stay ten nights a year for free as an employee!
·  Take advantage of being part of Ennismore and get generous discounts when visiting our bars and restaurants as well as booking hotel rooms all over the world
·  Benefit from great offers from our numerous cooperation partners
·  Be part of our hilarious staff parties and much more...