Bread Baker Chef - Amsterdam

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We are looking for a Bread Baker Chef to join our Janine Bakery in the heart of Amsterdam. Are you ready to shape the next phase by refining flavours, raising the bar on quality and consistency, and being a hands-on presence in the bakery every day?

Who are we?

Janine is the bakery of the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel, known for handcrafted breads and pastries made with care and great ingredients. We welcome both hotel guests and locals, and our focus is simple: honest baking, a warm atmosphere and products people genuinely enjoy coming back for.

If you believe good baking is about consistency, curiosity and pride in your work, Janine Bakery might be the right place for you.

What are my responsibilities?

As the Bread Baker Chef, you will be responsible for producing high-quality fresh bread daily for Janine Bakery, a front house bakery concept within the hotel that already specializes in pastry and baked goods.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining a consistent sourdough bread program that complements and completes the bakery’s existing pastry offer.

The Bread Baker Chef will work closely with the Head Bakery Chef to ensure efficient production planning, optimal use of space, and high product quality.

 The role requires flexibility to adapt production methods according to the available equipment and workspace, while actively contributing ideas to improve workflow, productivity, and bakery operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce fresh sourdough bread daily for Janine Bakery, maintaining proper fermentation, proofing, and baking standards.

• Manage and maintain the sourdough starter culture to ensure consistent flavor and quality.

• Develop a bread selection that complements the bakery’s existing pastry and viennoiserie offer.

• Produce a range of breads such as sourdough loaves, country breads, baguettes, sandwich breads, and seasonal specialties.

• Coordinate bread production to support bakery service, hotel outlets, and special events where required.

• Work closely with the Head Bakery Chef to optimize bakery production, staffing (manning), and workflow.

• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting the bread production process according to the available space, equipment, and bakery layout.

• Provide constructive feedback and recommendations on how to improve bakery efficiency, workspace organization, and production flow.

• Contribute to the development of the bread program as part of the overall bakery concept.

• Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness in the bread production area.

• Monitor ingredient quality, maintain stock levels, and assist in ordering baking supplies.

• Support the continuous improvement of product quality and consistency.

• Be accountable on following recipes card, costing and internal SOP.

Qualifications

• Professional training in baking, pastry, or culinary arts.

• Minimum 2–3 years experience in artisan bread baking, preferably with sourdough.

• Experience working in artisan bakeries, hotel bakeries, or specialty bakery concepts.

• Strong knowledge of fermentation, dough handling, and baking techniques.

• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Artisan sourdough bread expertise

• Production planning and workflow organization

• Operational flexibility and adaptability

• Attention to quality and detail

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Ability to work early morning production shifts

What do you receive in return?  

Located just moments from Amsterdam Central Station, the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is entering an exciting new chapter and we invite you to be part of it.

· An inspiring and professional environment that nurtures creativity and personal development.

· Travel allowance to make your daily commute easier.

· € 25 gross for every written positive guest mention.

· Bonus for employee referral, more friends = more bonuses!

· 50% discount in hotel Beverage & Food outlets.

· Special Associate Rate discount available for stays in Marriott and Archer hotels worldwide.

· A uniform which will be dry-cleaned by the hotel.

· Personal coaching to support you in your day-to-day job and lots of development and training opportunities.

· Clear and exciting career paths within our expanding hotel, providing opportunities to advance and make your mark.

· A TakeCare program: a comprehensive Marriott wellness initiative designed to support the physical, mental and emotional well-being of our ambassadors.

· As part of our culture we celebrate recognition and organize many social activities, such as our Associates Appreciation Week, yearly Staff Party and Team outings.

Curious to join a team where sustainability and hospitality go hand-in-hand? Apply now and be part of something special. We are proud to be recognised as Europe’s Leading Sustainable City Hotel 2025, and we are committed to continuous improvement: environmentally, socially and culturally. 

The Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome all applicants who want to grow with us.