Chief Baker - Four Seasons Dominican Republic | FourSeasons Job

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia will feature 95 keys and 25 branded residential homes, 8 distinct F&B outlets, all thoughtfully designed to reflect a contemporary interpretation of the Dominican Republic’s natural beauty. Wellness will be a defining pillar of the property, delivering a holistic experience that harmonizes with the natural environment while enhancing overall wellbeing through the restorative power of nature. The sustainable luxury destination is located on a 60-acre (24 hectare) site along the pristine beachfront of Playa Esmeralda in northeastern Dominican Republic, along the southern shores of Samaná Bay. A site of breathtaking natural beauty, Tropicalia is home to a diverse ecosystem of white-sand beaches; crystalline, aquamarine water and coral reefs; mountains, forests, mangroves, lagoons and rivers; a working coconut plantation; and an organic farm.

About the Role

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia is seeking a Chief Baker to join our pre-opening team. Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, this position will lead the resort’s bakery operation, creating exceptional breads, viennoiserie and baked products while ensuring consistency, creativity and the highest standards of quality across all restaurants, banquets and culinary experiences.

What You Will Do

• Lead and supervise the daily bakery operation, ensuring consistent production and timely delivery of all breads, rolls, viennoiserie and specialty baked products.
• Participate in pre-opening activities, including bakery inspections, equipment testing and commissioning, recipe development, product tastings and establishment of operating procedures.
• Develop and standardize a distinctive selection of artisan breads, sourdoughs, breakfast pastries, laminated doughs and regional specialties for the resort’s culinary concepts.
• Partner with the Executive Pastry Chef and culinary leadership to create innovative bakery offerings that reflect the identity of each outlet and incorporate seasonal and local ingredients.
• Recruit, onboard, train, schedule, coach and develop the Bakery team, fostering creativity, discipline, teamwork and the Golden Rule.
• Maintain standardized recipes, preparation methods, production schedules, photographs, yield calculations and presentation guidelines.
• Ensure the proper preparation, fermentation, proofing, baking, cooling, storage and presentation of all bakery products.
• Monitor daily production levels according to occupancy, restaurant covers, banquet requirements and business forecasts to ensure availability while minimizing waste.
• Maintain strict quality control over taste, texture, appearance, freshness, consistency and portioning.
• Ensure full compliance with food-safety, sanitation, hygiene, allergen-management, occupational health and safety, and HACCP requirements.
• Monitor food costs, ingredient usage, inventory levels, labor productivity and waste while maintaining exceptional product quality.
• Work closely with Purchasing to evaluate flour, yeast, chocolate, dairy products and other specialty ingredients and establish clear product specifications.
• Conduct regular inspections of bakery equipment, refrigeration and production areas and coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs with Engineering.
• Support customized requests, dietary requirements, VIP amenities, banquets, celebrations and other special culinary experiences.

What You Bring

• Culinary diploma, professional bakery qualification or equivalent specialized training in Baking and Pastry Arts.
• A minimum of five years of progressive bakery experience within a luxury hotel, resort, artisan bakery or high-volume culinary operation, including previous supervisory responsibility.
• Advanced technical knowledge of artisan bread production, natural fermentation, sourdough, laminated doughs, viennoiserie and international baking techniques.
• Strong leadership, organization and production-planning skills, with creativity, precision and exceptional attention to detail.
• Fluency in Spanish is required; working proficiency in English and previous luxury-hospitality or pre-opening experience are preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent training and professional-development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth within Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
• Employee travel program, including complimentary and discounted stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide, subject to program eligibility.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms.
• Complimentary employee meals while on duty.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment built on mutual respect, collaboration and the Golden Rule.

Schedule & Hours

• This is a full-time position.
• The successful candidate must be flexible to work early mornings, days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends and public holidays based on production and operational needs.
• As the resort operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, scheduled days and hours may vary.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the Dominican Republic or able to meet the applicable immigration and work-permit requirements.

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia is committed to providing an inclusive workplace in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience and business requirements, without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable law.