Lead Bakery Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel

Anantara Hotels & Resorts; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort seeks a Bakery Supervisor to lead the daily bakery production for a luxury hotel environment. You will ensure quality breads and pastries, manage staff, and coordinate with kitchen teams to meet guest expectations.

With 4-5 years in a hotel bakery and supervisory experience, you will drive recipe development, maintain hygiene standards, and optimize inventory and costs while delivering exceptional guest experiences at Ras Al Khaimah.

Qualifications

• Diploma or professional qualification in Bakery, Baking and Pastry Arts or related field preferred.
• Minimum 4-5 years bakery experience, preferably in a hotel or luxury hospitality environment.
• Previous supervisory experience in a bakery operation is required.
• Strong knowledge of bread making, dough preparation, fermentation, baking techniques, and bakery equipment.
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, inventory control, and cost management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the bakery section and ensure timely production of all bakery products.
• Prepare and supervise the production of breads, rolls, doughs, specialty baked goods, and other bakery items according to established recipes and standards.
• Develop new recipes and introduce innovative bakery products in line with guest preferences and business requirements.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, presentation, portioning, and product quality.
• Coordinate production requirements with other kitchen sections, restaurants, banquets, and catering operations.
• Ensure all bakery equipment and tools are operated safely and maintained properly.
• Supervise, train, and develop bakers and bakery assistants.
• Assign duties, prepare work schedules, and monitor team performance.
• Ensure team members follow standard operating procedures, recipes, and hygiene requirements.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and a positive working environment.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and continuous development of bakery team members.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP requirements, food safety regulations, and company hygiene standards.
• Monitor the proper storage, handling, labeling, and rotation of ingredients and finished products.
• Conduct regular checks on the freshness and quality of raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of the bakery production area.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Communication

Work under pressure

Education

Diploma or professional qualification in Bakery, Baking and Pastry Arts

Job description

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort seeks a Bakery Supervisor to lead the daily bakery production for a luxury hotel environment. You will ensure quality breads and pastries, manage staff, and coordinate with kitchen teams to meet guest expectations.

With 4-5 years in a hotel bakery and supervisory experience, you will drive recipe development, maintain hygiene standards, and optimize inventory and costs while delivering exceptional guest experiences at Ras Al Khaimah.