Position: Executive Bakery Chef

Location: Central, Florida area (Relocation Assistance is Available)

Extraordinary opportunity for a World Class Bakery leader to shape Bread baking programs at a large luxury resort hotel with multiple restaurants and cafes.

The Executive Bakery Chef will oversee all Bread Baking operations across multiple outlets, fine dining, casual dining, banquets, and in-room dining, ensuring every creation reflects James Beard culinary talent of artistry, precision, and consistency. This role is ideal for a Master Baker or Certified Baker with a world-class pedigree and luxury 5-Star resort hotel experience.

Qualifications:

• Ideally Trained at Culinary Institute of America, Johnson and Wales University, Institute of Culinary Education, International Culinary Center, Le Cordon Bleu.
• Minimum of 5 years of bread baking experience (at least 3 years in a leadership role within a luxury or Five-Star resort or fine dining establishment.
• Michelin-star, Forbes 5-star, or James Beard experience and background is a must.
• Proven expertise in European breads (French, Italian, German), Artisan Breads, and high-volume buns/rolls supporting the on-property restaurants.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and mentoring skills with emotional intelligence and maturity.
• Baking Experience with Baguette, Sourdough, Rye, Whole Wheat, Brioche, Challah, Focaccia, Ciabatta, Pita, and Multigrain
• Supervises mixing, proofing, shaping, and baking of table breads, brioche buns, dinner rolls, bagels, artisan breads, desert breads, biscuits, and croissants.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily Bakery operations, ensuring compliance with recipes, presentation, and quality standards.
• Collaborates with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director on seasonal menus and special events.
• Maintains inventory, cost controls, and purchasing for bread ingredients and equipment.
• Ensures all breads are prepared with precision, elegance, and consistency.
• Maintains strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Engages with guests and VIPs when appropriate to personalize the culinary experience.
• Represents the Bakery team at events, photo shoots, and media opportunities.

Posted On: Wednesday, January 14, 2026