Head Baker

About the role

Costa Navarino, a destination resort complex in Messinia, Greece, is looking for a Head Baker to join its team. The role supports the Executive Pastry Sous Chef in coordinating daily bakery operations, recipe standards, product quality, cost control and HACCP compliance, while supporting team planning, recruitment, events and financial targets.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily bakery operations, supporting the Executive Pastry Sous Chef and ensuring smooth workflows and effective task allocation.
• Oversee recipes, product quality and costs, supporting recipe development, costing and financial targets.
• Monitor stock, inventory and orders, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure product quality and availability.
• Ensure safe use of bakery equipment and compliance with HACCP, health and safety and hygiene standards.
• Support event preparation through menu planning, production planning and coordination with other departments.
• Lead, train and develop the team, supporting recruitment, interviews, performance evaluations and daily guidance.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, company policies and SOPs, and address allergies and special dietary requirements.

Required profile

• Professional Pastry & Bakery Diploma.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a high-end hotel or restaurant environment.
• Strong leadership, team development and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and allocate tasks.
• Good command of English, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Pastry and bakery techniques, recipes, production methods and costing.
• Raw materials, stock control, inventory and ordering procedures.
• Bakery equipment and safe operating procedures.
• HACCP, health and safety and food hygiene standards.
• Allergies and special dietary requirements.
• Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Private medical plan.
• Accommodation near Costa Navarino for eligible associates.
• Meals provided on site.
• Uniform and laundry service (where applicable).
• Ongoing training and development, and task force assignments at Marriott hotels abroad.
• Use of Costa Navarino facilities (subject to internal policies) and access to the online wellness platform.
• Employee discounts and associate benefits at Marriott hotels worldwide.