Head Baker

Job Description

The Head Baker leads the bakery and pastry production team, ensuring consistently high standards across breads, pastries, cakes and other baked products. Requirements typically include formal culinary or bakery training, several years of professional baking experience, strong knowledge of ingredients, production methods, food safety and hygiene standards, and previous supervisory experience in a hotel or high-volume operation. The successful candidate is expected to plan production, control costs, maintain quality and presentation, train colleagues, manage inventory and work closely with the executive chef and other kitchen departments. Flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, physical stamina and the ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays are essential.

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 destinations. The group is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, personalised service and premium accommodation, dining, wellness and meeting facilities. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is a well-established five-star property set within landscaped grounds near Orchard Road. It offers a range of restaurants and bars, extensive event facilities, guest rooms and suites, recreational amenities and family-focused services. The company places emphasis on service excellence, operational standards, colleague development and creating memorable guest experiences. Working at Shangri-La generally involves a multicultural environment, structured hotel operations and opportunities to build a career across culinary and broader hospitality disciplines.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, technology, finance, healthcare and logistics. The culture is multicultural, combining Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences, with English widely used at work. Life is safe, efficient and convenient, supported by excellent public transport, modern healthcare and diverse food options. Housing can be expensive, particularly near central districts, so many employees share accommodation or live farther from the hotel. Singapore is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass or relevant Work Permit; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications and occupation. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, medical requirements, accommodation arrangements, taxes and relocation costs with Shangri-La before accepting an offer.