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Lead Baker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.00 - $15.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Thompson Hotels is a renowned luxury hotel brand known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through innovative design, superior service, and a vibrant atmosphere. Enthusiastically embracing the luxury lifestyle, Thompson Hotels creates unique, memorable experiences that seamlessly blend sophistication with warmth and personality. Each property within the Thompson portfolio serves as a beacon of style and comfort, appealing to discerning travelers who value authenticity and flair. The brand emphasizes a culture of creativity, spontaneity, and genuine hospitality, ensuring guests feel welcomed in a setting that is both luxurious and effortlessly cool.

The Baker 3 position at Thompson Hotels plays a crucial role in delivering culinary excellence that complements the brand's impeccable service standards. This is a vital role for individuals passionate about food, hospitality, and the art of cooking, specifically within a luxury hotel environment. The ideal candidate for the Baker 3 role is someone with advanced culinary skills and deep knowledge of cooking ingredients and techniques, combined with the ability to lead by example and inspire fellow kitchen colleagues. With a minimum of three years' professional cooking experience required, candidates will be entrusted with preparing high-quality food promptly while ensuring their workstations maintain the highest cleanliness standards. The role demands the individual to actively take ownership of their culinary station, solve problems autonomously, and consistently uphold food quality and presentation that meet strict food handling and safety standards.

Beyond the technical cooking responsibilities, the Baker 3 acts as a mentor and coach for other team members, supporting training efforts and encouraging a collaborative kitchen environment. This position encourages autonomy, requiring the baker to manage prep lists independently and communicate effectively with management about inventory and operational needs. Attention to detail is paramount not only during service but also in station maintenance before and after shifts, including deep cleaning projects and scheduled kitchen upkeep such as floor drain maintenance.

Thompson Hotels fosters a workplace culture that sparks creativity and supports personal and professional growth. The Baker 3 will have opportunities to contribute input on menu development and provide valuable feedback to enhance the culinary offerings, ensuring menus reflect both the brand's signature style and guest expectations. In this stimulating work environment, candidates will thrive if they possess a genuine passion for the culinary arts and hospitality, coupled with the confidence to express themselves professionally and build strong relationships within the team. A sharp sense of humor, positive attitude, and commitment to luxury service are also qualities in harmony with the Thompson culture.

In summary, Thompson Hotels is seeking a dedicated Baker 3 who embraces the luxury lifestyle, excels in professional cooking with an eye for quality and detail, and is eager to lead and nurture colleagues while maintaining exemplary hygiene and operational standards in the kitchen. This full-time position offers the chance to be part of a dynamic, luxury hospitality brand committed to creating exceptional guest experiences through superlative food and service.

Job Requirements

  • Passion for food and beverage
  • 3 years of relevant work experience
  • experience within fine dining or luxury brands preferred
  • good communication skills
  • advanced culinary skills
  • ability to self-express professionally
  • passion for coaching and helping colleagues

Job Qualifications

  • 3 years of relevant work experience
  • good communication skills
  • advanced culinary skills
  • experience within fine dining or luxury brands preferred
  • ability to self-express professionally
  • passion for coaching and helping colleagues
  • thorough knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures
  • understanding of kitchen best practices
  • passion for food and beverage

Job Duties

  • Set up your station as specified in a timely manner, tasting to ensure quality of all mise en place
  • take ownership of your station, work actively to fix problems, don't let them find you
  • maintain personal prep lists and manage daily activities with little active oversite
  • thorough knowledge of all menu items
  • ensure all prep is done before the start of service, and any needs are communicated to a manager if you are unable to finish in time
  • make sure you are leaving the kitchen around you as you found it, no herb trails, floor drips, or spilled-over pot messes
  • if you see a pile-up of dishes in the dish station while a steward is not on duty, jump in and lend a hand
  • work service with an eye to detail, cleanliness, and promptness
  • be aware of your surroundings and your teammates and be willing to step in and help where necessary
  • clean your station thoroughly at the end of your shift and get any dirty dishes promptly to the dish station
  • filling out accurate prep lists for station mates and am prep team
  • communicating prep and ordering needs to management in a timely manner
  • perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed
  • training of new colleagues on station, menu items
  • assisting management with orders and closing checklists
  • able to have input on menu changes, provide valuable feedback on execution of menu items
  • weekly deep cleaning projects as directed
  • scheduled maintenance and cleaning of all floor drains
  • all other duties as assigned by leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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