Bakery Chef

InterContinental Hotels Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 66,960 - 133,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Staff dining discounts

Industry-leading training

Culinary growth opportunities

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Jeddah seeks a Bakery Chef to lead the creation of breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts across outlets, room service, and banquets. You will develop and standardize recipes, manage production, ensure quality and safety, and mentor staff while collaborating with culinary leadership to delight guests and drive revenue.

We offer a competitive salary, uniform, staff dining discounts, access to industry-leading training, and clear opportunities for culinary growth

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Patisserie, Bakery, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).
• 2–5 years’ professional bakery/pastry experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong technical baking skills across breads, viennoiserie, pastries, and plated desserts.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and local certification/permits as required.
• Ability to read recipes, scale production, and perform basic food-cost calculations.
• Excellent time-management, organization, and leadership skills; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in the local language; additional languages an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery production: prepare, bake, finish, and present a wide range of breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts.
• Develop and standardize recipes, portioning, and plating for outlets, room service, and banquets.
• Ensure consistent product quality, taste, texture, and visual presentation across shifts.
• Plan daily production schedules, forecast yields, and manage mise en place to meet demand.
• Supervise, train, and mentor bakery team members; delegate tasks and maintain performance standards.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and allergen‑control procedures; ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Monitor ingredient stocks, control food costs, minimize waste, and support inventory/ordering processes.
• Collaborate with outlets, banquet coordinators, and culinary leadership on menus, special events, and dietary needs.
• Innovate seasonal and promotional items to enhance guest experience and drive revenue.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Culinary Arts / Bakery

Job description

Hotel Brand: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

Location: Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

What’s on the menu for your next career move? As our Bakery Chef, you’ll lead the creation of fresh, delicious baked goods that delight guests across our outlets — from breakfast pastries and artisan breads to plated desserts and banquet desserts. You’ll blend creativity, technical skill, and consistency to deliver exceptional quality every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery production: prepare, bake, finish, and present a wide range of breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts.
• Develop and standardize recipes, portioning, and plating for outlets, room service, and banquets.
• Ensure consistent product quality, taste, texture, and visual presentation across shifts.
• Plan daily production schedules, forecast yields, and manage mise en place to meet demand.
• Supervise, train, and mentor bakery team members; delegate tasks and maintain performance standards.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and allergen‑control procedures; ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Monitor ingredient stocks, control food costs, minimize waste, and support inventory/ordering processes.
• Collaborate with outlets, banquet coordinators, and culinary leadership on menus, special events, and dietary needs.
• Innovate seasonal and promotional items to enhance guest experience and drive revenue.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Patisserie, Bakery, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).
• 2–5 years’ professional bakery/pastry experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong technical baking skills across breads, viennoiserie, pastries, and plated desserts.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and local certification/permits as required.
• Ability to read recipes, scale production, and perform basic food‑cost calculations.
• Excellent time‑management, organization, and leadership skills; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in the local language; additional languages an advantage.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed — from a competitive salary to benefits that help you live your best work life. Expect a full uniform, staff dining discounts, access to industry‑leading training, and opportunities for culinary growth. Through our wellbeing framework, we’re committed to supporting your health, lifestyle, and workplace needs.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams that celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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