Senior Baker

About the role

Emara Ole-Sereni, a five-star hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, is hiring a full-time, on-site Senior Baker. The baker plans, prepares and bakes breads, pastries, cakes and desserts to hotel standards, and works closely with the culinary team to support restaurants, banquets and special events.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, cakes and desserts that meet hotel standards for quality and presentation.
• Oversee daily production schedules and manage inventory of baking ingredients and supplies, ensuring proper storage and rotation.
• Train and guide junior baking staff and maintain hygiene and safety standards in the bakery.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new baked offerings for restaurants, banquets and special events.
• Support menu planning, cost control and recipe consistency to deliver a premium guest experience.

Required profile

• Strong baking and pastry skills, including breads, cakes, desserts and decorative finishing.
• Team leadership skills, including training, mentoring and supervising junior bakers or kitchen staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Experience in a four- or five-star hotel, resort or similar hospitality environment is an advantage.

Required skills

• Recipe development, menu planning and portion and cost control.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and proper use and maintenance of baking equipment.
• Time management and organization to handle high-volume production and meet service deadlines.
• Formal culinary, pastry or bakery training is preferred; equivalent practical experience in a hotel or high-end bakery is highly valued.

To apply, send your CV by email to the employer.