Head Backer Pre-Opening - The Lake Como EDITION - Season 2025
Head Backer Pre-Opening - The Lake Como EDITION - Season 2025
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Job Description
The Como Lake EDITION
Nestled along the western shore overlooking the Bellagio mountains The Lake Como EDITION combines striking design and Italian warmth with a sophisticated luxury lifestyle experience. Lakeview rooms and suites indoor and outdoor restaurants and bars a unique floating pool and a spa sanctuary deliver an unforgettable escape.
Position Summary
The Head Baker is responsible for leading daily operations of the bakery section including the preparation of all breads doughs laminated pastries and specialty baked goods.
This role requires highlevel technical expertise in artisanal baking leadership in team development and strict adherence to sanitation and food safety standards including full compliance with FSMS and corporate HACCP guidelines.
The Head Baker ensures product quality consistency and innovation in bakery offerings to meet luxury hospitality standards and support banquet outlet and inroom dining operations.
Candidate Profile
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 4 years experience in a professional bakery with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- OR a 2year degree in Baking & Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts with 2 years in a highvolume or finedining setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Food safety certification (e.g. ServSafe).
- Experience with fermentation sourdoughs laminated doughs and bread sculpture.
- International or resort experience preferred.
- Language: Italian required; English is a strong plus.
Core Work Activities
Bakery Operations &
- Oversee daily bakery operations including preparation proofing baking and finishing of all breads and baked goods for all culinary departments.
- Ensure accurate of recipes consistent product output and timely service delivery.
- Collaborate with Executive Pastry Chef on seasonal menus displays and banquet requirements.
- Supervise receiving and storage of bakery ingredients and supplies.
Team Leadership & Development
- Train and develop bakers and assistants on techniques production flow and station maintenance.
- Promote crosstraining and foster a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Maintain proactive daily communication with pastry and culinary leaders to align on production needs.
Sanitation & Safety Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with FSMS corporate HACCP guidelines and local food safety regulations.
- Conduct sanitation checks ensure proper labeling and monitor proofing/holding temperatures.
- Enforce proper equipment use glove/handwashing protocols and cleaning routines.
Inventory & Financial Control
- Conduct bakery inventory and maintain par levels for core items.
- Minimize waste through effective yield management and portion control.
- Assist in cost control through careful ordering and vendor relations.
- Oversee recipe file accuracy product specs and software updates.
Guest Experience & Culinary Presentations
- Ensure all baked goods meet visual textural and flavor standards.
- Support special requests for dietary needs events and VIPs.
- Assist in live bakery stations tastings and chefpresented functions when required.
Critical Tasks
- Review and adjust production sheets based on business forecast and events.
- Monitor and inspect all bakery stations for product consistency and food safety compliance.
- Verify batch yields rotation proofing times and ingredient usage.
- Support the Executive Pastry Chef in developing new bakery items and displays.
Safety and Security
- Adhere to safety protocols including PPE safe lifting and proper storage practices.
- Report incidents malfunctions or unsafe conditions immediately.
- Maintain clean obstructionfree walkways and kitchen zones.
Policies and Procedures
- Follow corporate SOPs and local laws related to hygiene traceability and food handling.
- Ensure completion of required checklists and logs as per FSMS and HACCP.
- Enforce standards of personal hygiene uniform presentation and punctuality.
Guest Relations and Communications
- Address bakeryrelated guest requests and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
- Liaise with banquet and F&B teams for function support and customer orders.
- Ensure bakery displays reflect property standards and event themes.
Management Competencies
Leadership & Communication
- Lead by example and foster a collaborative respectful team culture.
- Communicate clearly with team members supervisors and crossfunctional departments.
& Accountability
- Meet production timelines and adjust output to match business needs.
- Maintain orderly efficient kitchen environments under pressure.
Training & Team Growth
- Identify team skill gaps and deliver handson coaching.
- Encourage crossexposure to build a flexible skilled team.
Learning & Business Expertise
- Embraces continuous learning and innovation.
- Aligns bakery performance with departmental and financial targets.
- Deep technical expertise in pastry and artisan baking.
Basic & Critical Competencies
Technical Acumen
- Mastery of fermentation kneading dough shaping proofing and oven management.
- Familiar with artisan and modern baking equipment (deck ovens laminators mixers proofers).
Operational Skills
- Strong mathematical reasoning for scaling and portioning.
- Familiar with digital bakery systems and inventory software.
- Ability to manage documentation and update product specifications.
Language Skills
- Italian required English proficiency a plus
Additional Responsibilities
- Cooperate with the Chief Steward to ensure proper waste sorting storage and flow according to category corporate HACCP guidelines and local laws.
- Participate in performance evaluations tastings and internal culinary competitions.
- Represent the bakery team at briefings planning sessions and culinary innovation meetings.
- Maintain bakery recipe files software and production schedules with operational updates.
Physical Abilities
- Stand walk and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
- Lift and transport ingredients and trays up to 20 kilograms.
- Work in hot humid and refrigerated environments as needed.
- Safely operate hot ovens sharp tools and largescale mixers.
This job description is subject to periodic review and revision to reflect evolving business needs operational priorities and organizational objectives.
At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.
EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager the service delivery of a worldclass luxury hotel and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality. EDITION delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act polish with personality perfectionism with individualism and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets sophisticated knowledgeable consumers who understand quality originality design and service excellence but who want it without limitations breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.
But to create this magical experience we need you. We are looking for outgoing authentically amazing people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them challenges them and makes them proud to come to work. A place where service comes from the heart not from a handbook. A place that delivers a neverending theatrical performance that continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.
We invite you to join us today. In joining EDITION you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.Bewhere you can do your best workbeginyour purposebelongto an amazing globalteam andbecomethe best version of you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
