Head Baker - Pre Opening (French speaking)

Application Deadline: 11 September 2025

Department: Kitchen

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Congo - Brazzaville

Description

Prepare and present a broad array of breads, bakeries, savouries and desserts which meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth daily production of breads, bakeries, savories and desserts.

• Control food and labor costs and seek opportunities to increase food revenue and departmental productivity.

 

• Participate in menu design and food preparation standards.

• Oversee implementation and training on new menus and recipes.

• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.

• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.

• Work with Superior and Director of Human Resource to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive and Assists in planning for future staffing needs.

• Assist in maintaining a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversees their implementation.

• Maintain ongoing training and development of employees, conduct TTTTs and follow up in a timely manner.

• Coach, counsel and discipline staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.

• Approve leave after considering hotel occupancies.

• Work with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget.

• Control and monitor departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget.

• Demonstrate awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same.

• Is aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures. 
• Is familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.

• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.

• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.

• Implement and practice HACCP.

• Carry out other related duties that may be assigned and may assist in Pasty production.