Head Baker

About the role

The Head Baker will lead the bakery team at Marriott International's Kampala location, preparing a variety of breads and pastries to the highest quality standards. This full‑time position involves hands‑on baking, menu planning, and ensuring food safety compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare doughs, fillings, proof, bake, and decorate breads and pastries according to recipes.
• Review daily production sheets and plan the baked goods output.
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance and monitor appliance temperatures.
• Communicate excess inventory to the Chef for daily specials planning.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, and performance coaching of bakery staff.
• Follow all company safety, hygiene, and security policies and report incidents promptly.

Required profile

• Technical, trade or vocational school education in baking or culinary arts.
• At least 2 years of relevant bakery experience.
• Mid‑level experience (approximately 24 months).
• No prior supervisory experience required.

Required skills

• Baking and pastry preparation
• Food safety handling and compliance
• Operation of kitchen equipment (ovens, mixers, proofing cabinets)
• Temperature monitoring and control

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global hospitality brand.
• Professional development in a dynamic culinary environment.
• Full‑time employment with standard benefits.