Introduction
Whether it is a birthday or a wedding, neither you nor your guest is quite satisfied until there is something to quench their sweet tooth. No matter how delicious the food is, we all want something by the end of it.
So, why not get a customized cake for the occasion? But, wait! How will you find the right baker for this occasion?
Whenever you talk to a baker, the way they present themselves will let you know a lot about the characteristics of a baker. These are signs that you should look for, ensuring that you are booking the right kind for your next party.
1. A Creative Portfolio
A creative portfolio is a baker’s holy grail. A good baker will always have new ideas and designs loitering in their mind, and they will be testing them on cakes even without the obligation of an order. This helps them create mind-blowing portfolios before their cake delivery begins.
Not just that, a good baker would be quite proud of their portfolio. So, if you encounter someone who is willing to give full accountability of how credible their skills are, and they have previous clients and designs to back that statement up, you are good to go.
2. A Mind Ready To Accept Challenges
When you go to a professional baker, they will never try to force you to do their best work towards you or try to control your choice. Yes, they will definitely suggest, but the real challenge lies in understanding the vision of their clients and taking up the challenge.
Yes, that could be a little challenging for a novice so ask them to brainstorm and give them a few ideas on how they execute the idea. Do not be harsh to judge the baker, and give them a chance; they might come up with something better than your vision.
3. Ability To Work Under Pressure
This is not always necessary, but professional bakers who have been in the field for quite some time have steady hands under immense pressure. This is not to scare you before your big occasion, but accidents do happen, and it is important that the party goes on.
So, a baker has to work under constant pressure to avoid such accidents and also know how to combat them. Good bakers always have a plan to back up any unfortunate incident so that their art doesn’t falter in situations like this.
4. Organization Skills
The organization is a weapon for a baker. Remember, a baker will always be doing the heaviest lifting. It is not like other businesses where the subordinates can handle everything. It is the creativity of the head baker which shines and teaches the one under them.
Plus, your order is probably the only order they are getting. Probably you are tenth this very same day. So, they have to manage their time, schedule accordingly, bake, and also call you for taste testing.
A good baker will never ask his or her clients to be too flexible with time. They will take upon the responsibility to deliver everything on time and with the utmost organization. Remember, a baker always has a plan B ready.
5. Communication & Comprehension Skills
The baker deals with clients who are always asking for new and unique ideas to customize. A good baker will not only understand what the clients want but also give input on their incomplete vision.
It is all about communicating with your customers, so they talk to you freely. Communication skills are not something you generally associate bakers or baking company representatives with, but even an artist, when handling clients, has to converse properly.
There You Have It!
So, there you have it, the perfect baker for your special occasion. Although these are known to be the benchmark of understanding the capabilities of a baker, a confident one who is proud of their art will have a subtle way to showcase it.
If you are a baker or have a confectionary conglomerate, do you agree with our list? Let us know in the comment section below.