Head Baker

AccorHotel; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 25,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Ras al-Khaimah is seeking a skilled pastry chef to lead bakery operations, develop innovative recipes, and train staff while ensuring food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Pastry Arts, experience in high-volume kitchens, and strong leadership skills. This role requires a dynamic individual who can adapt to evolving consumer trends and maintain cost control.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pastry Arts or equivalent; culinary certification and proficiency in pastry techniques.
• Experience in bakery or pastry operations with strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to lead, train, and develop staff; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in high-volume kitchen environments; knowledge of inventory control and cost management.
• Preferred: 3-6 years of relevant experience, UAE location (Abu Dhabi or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery and pastry production ensuring quality, sanitation, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop innovative recipes and assist in menu development while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.
• Train and supervise staff, manage kitchen sections, and drive effective communication.
• Ensure food safety compliance, quality control, and inventory management; monitor costs and maintain standards.
• Collaborate with the Pastry Chef or culinary team to produce high-quality pastries and bakery items.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety compliance

Menu development

Education

Diploma in Pastry Arts

Job description

Overview

Lead bakery operations, develop innovative recipes, ensure food safety, train staff, manage inventory, and adapt to consumer trends in a dynamic environment. Manage kitchen operations, ensure food quality, assist guests, control costs, and train team members while maintaining high standards and compliance. Lead kitchen operations, ensure food safety, manage team training, and drive menu innovation while maintaining hygiene standards and effective communication. Lead kitchen operations, ensure food safety, manage team performance, and drive menu innovation while maintaining hygiene standards and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery and pastry production ensuring quality, sanitation, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop innovative recipes and assist in menu development while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.
• Train and supervise staff, manage kitchen sections, and drive effective communication.
• Ensure food safety compliance, quality control, and inventory management; monitor costs and maintain standards.
• Collaborate with the Pastry Chef or culinary team to produce high-quality pastries and bakery items in a dynamic environment.
• Maintain equipment, hygiene, and health standards; support cross-functional teams as needed.
• Provide leadership for special projects, manage staff development, and uphold budgetary targets.
• Assist in market research, trend analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support product development.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pastry Arts or equivalent; culinary certification and proficiency in pastry techniques.
• Experience in bakery or pastry operations with strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to lead, train, and develop staff; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in high-volume kitchen environments; knowledge of inventory control and cost management.
• Preferred: 3-6 years of relevant experience, UAE location (Abu Dhabi or similar).

Additional

The role emphasizes hygiene, quality standards, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to consumer trends.