Brand Pastry Trainer & Lead Baker

Client of Hudson Manpower; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 7,800 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Hudson Manpower is seeking an experienced pastry section lead to manage the assigned Pastry / Bakery Section and ensure smooth daily operations. Prepare and produce a variety of pastry and bakery products according to brand standards.

Train and coach kitchen staff, oversee hygiene and SOPs, and coordinate during busy periods to maintain high quality. Strong leadership and hands-on production experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Pastry, or Bakery preferred.
• Maximum age: 32 years.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant pastry/bakery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned Pastry / Bakery Section and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Prepare and produce a variety of pastry and bakery products according to brand standards.
• Train and coach kitchen staff on pastry and bakery preparation techniques.
• Conduct practical training and demonstrate proper production methods.
• Ensure team members follow standardized recipes and brand procedures.
• Monitor product quality and ensure consistency across all preparations.
• Support new product training, recipe implementation, and kitchen SOPs.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, HACCP, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Manage and coordinate with the pastry/bakery team during busy service and production periods.
• Identify training gaps and provide guidance to improve team performance.
• Ensure efficient workflow and proper mise en place within the section.

Skills

Pastry production

Staff training

HACCP

Quality control

Brand standards

Mise en place

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Kitchen safety

Education

Hotel Management Diploma

Culinary Arts Degree

Pastry/Bakery Diploma

Job description

Client of Hudson Manpower is seeking an experienced pastry section lead to manage the assigned Pastry / Bakery Section and ensure smooth daily operations. Prepare and produce a variety of pastry and bakery products according to brand standards.

Train and coach kitchen staff, oversee hygiene and SOPs, and coordinate during busy periods to maintain high quality. Strong leadership and hands-on production experience are essential.