Head Baker

Job Description

The Head Baker leads the hotel’s bakery and pastry production, preparing breads, viennoiseries, cakes, desserts and other baked products to Shangri-La’s quality standards. Candidates typically need several years of professional bakery experience, preferably in a luxury hotel, resort or high-volume pastry operation, together with strong knowledge of ingredients, fermentation, food safety, hygiene and production planning. The role requires leadership skills, creativity, attention to detail and the ability to train and supervise a diverse team. The successful candidate is expected to manage daily production, control costs and wastage, maintain consistent presentation and quality, coordinate with culinary departments, and work flexibly across shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a major international luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for high-service hotels, resorts and city properties worldwide. The group operates across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other key destinations, offering accommodation, dining, meetings, wellness and leisure experiences. Shangri-La Singapore is a long-established luxury hotel set among extensive landscaped gardens near Orchard Road. It is recognised for its accommodation, restaurants, event facilities and service-focused culture. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities across food and beverage, culinary operations, rooms, guest services and corporate functions. The company places emphasis on hospitality standards, guest satisfaction, professional development and teamwork. A Head Baker would contribute to the hotel’s culinary identity by overseeing bakery production for restaurants, banquets, room service and other guest offerings.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, finance, technology and healthcare. Its culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences, reflected in festivals, neighbourhoods and hawker cuisine. The lifestyle is safe, efficient and highly connected, although accommodation and daily expenses can be relatively high. Public transport is excellent, and beaches, parks, shopping areas and cultural attractions are easy to reach. Foreign workers normally require employer-sponsored permission before starting work. Hospitality professionals may be considered for an S Pass or Employment Pass, depending on salary, qualifications, experience and prevailing government criteria; approval is not automatic. Candidates should confirm the current requirements with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower and their employer. Relocation planning should include housing, medical insurance, transport, taxes and the cost of living. English is widely used in workplaces, making integration easier for international employees.