Job Description
Job Location: MIDWAY, UT 84049
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Dayring your craft, creativity, and leadership to Utah’s iconic Swiss-inspired mountain resort.
Nestled in the heart of Midway’s mountain village, Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa is renowned throughout Utah and the Salt Lake City valley as a beloved destination for business groups, special events, and travelers from around the world. We are seeking a Head Baker to lead our artisan Bakery and inspire both our baking team and our baristas.
This is not just a baking job — it’s a chance to shape a community landmark. Our Bakery serves resort guests, banquet events, and fine dining experiences, while also becoming a daily favorite for locals. You’ll be baking in an open, guest-facing kitchen and have the creative freedom to develop recipes, co-design special event desserts with our Executive Chefs over Banquets and Z's Restaurant and establish The Bakery as a signature café in the region.
What You’ll Do
- Bake and create artisan breads, pastries, cakes and desserts for our café, banquets, and fine dining outlets.
- Lead, mentor, and train both bakers and baristas.
- Bring creativity to seasonal menus, holiday offerings, and community events.
- Ensure top-quality guest experiences in both product and service.
What We’re Looking For
- A skilled baker/pastry chef with leadership experience.
- Someone passionate about mentoring a team and engaging with guests.
- A creative professional who thrives in a visible, community-facing role.
- Flexibility to work and oversee early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Why Join Us
- Work in a picturesque Swiss-inspired mountain resort.
- Be part of the largest employer in Midway, UT, with opportunities to grow.
- Competitive compensation, resort perks, and the chance to make a lasting mark on a beloved community icon.
Ready to rise with us? Apply today and help us make Zermatt Utah’s Bakery the go-to café for locals and a highlight for every guest.
Reports To: Director of Food & Beverage
Supervises: BOH Bakers (2 -3), FOH Baristas (4–6 seasonal)
Key Responsibilities
- Production & Creativity
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- - Bake, decorate, and oversee daily production of breads, pastries, and desserts.
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- - Create seasonal recipes, specialty items, and event-based designs (banquets, weddings, holidays).
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- - Collaborate with Z’s Restaurant chefs and Banquet team for desserts and special menus.
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- Leadership & Training
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- - Mentor, train, and inspire both bakers and baristas to deliver excellence in product quality and guest service.
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- - Lead by example in craftsmanship, cleanliness, efficiency, and hospitality.
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- - Build schedules, manage labor costs, and align staffing with business demands.
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- Guest Engagement & Visibility
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- - Represent the Bakery as a visible and approachable leader in an open-kitchen setting.
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- - Interact with guests, share knowledge, and cultivate a welcoming environment.
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- - Elevate the Bakery as the go-to café for locals and a memorable highlight for resort guests.
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- Operations & Standards
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- - Maintain consistent food quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
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- - Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor relations.
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Qualifications
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional baking/pastry experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Demonstrated ability to produce artisan breads, laminated doughs, cakes, and desserts.
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for teaching and motivating others.
- Excellent communication skills with both staff and guests.
- Knowledge of cost control, inventory, and menu development.
- Flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred
- Previous experience in a resort, hotel, or high-volume bakery café.
- Culinary or Pastry Arts degree or equivalent professional training.
- Familiarity with specialty coffee and barista operations.
- Bilingual - English/Spanish
