Head Baker

Job Description

The Head Baker leads the bakery and pastry production for Shangri-La Singapore, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, food safety and timely service. Candidates are generally expected to have professional bakery or pastry qualifications and several years of experience in a luxury hotel, resort or high-volume food operation. Strong knowledge of breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, recipe control, costing and hygiene standards is important. The role requires practical leadership, staff training, menu development, stock management and close coordination with other kitchen departments. Shangri-La will expect a hands-on, creative and organised professional who can maintain high standards during busy service periods, control waste and costs, and motivate a multicultural team.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The group is known for personalised service, comfortable surroundings and strong attention to guest experience. Shangri-La Singapore is a major city resort set near Orchard Road, offering accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, landscaped grounds and wellness amenities. Its food and beverage operations serve hotel guests, local residents, business travellers and private events, creating opportunities for experienced culinary professionals. The company typically places emphasis on service excellence, teamwork, professional standards, employee development and cultural awareness. A Head Baker contributes directly to the property’s reputation by leading daily bakery production and maintaining the consistency expected from a recognised luxury hotel brand.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, well-connected island city with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events and international business. Hospitality candidates can find roles ranging from kitchen operations and front office to management and luxury food service. The culture is multicultural, orderly and generally respectful, with English widely used at work alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Life is convenient, safe and modern, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Public transport is excellent, and neighbourhoods offer varied dining, shopping, parks and cultural attractions. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary and occupation. The employer usually handles the application, while approval depends on Singapore’s current immigration rules. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, healthcare coverage, banking and tax registration, and confirm whether the job includes meals, housing, relocation assistance or flights.