Bakery Chef

Chedi Hospitality; Medina; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chedi Hospitality is seeking a skilled bakery chef to lead production of breads, pastries, and desserts for our luxury property in Medina. You will design recipes, manage ingredient sourcing, and ensure top-tier quality and hygiene across all bakery operations.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and holidays. Previous luxury-hotel experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional bakery chef or pastry chef in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Comprehensive knowledge of bread, pastry, and dessert production techniques.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene regulations.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent attention to detail and creative flair.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of bakery products including breads pastries and desserts to high standards.
• Design new recipes in line with modern and traditional tastes
• Manage inventory and sourcing for bakery ingredients
• Supervise and train bakery team members to uphold quality and safety standards
• Maintain best-in-class hygiene and cleanliness in all bakery operations
• Collaborate with kitchen and restaurant teams for service excellence

Skills

Bakery production

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Creative flair

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of bakery products including breads pastries and desserts to high standards
• Design new recipes in line with modern and traditional tastes
• Manage inventory and sourcing for bakery ingredients
• Supervise and train bakery team members to uphold quality and safety standards
• Maintain best-in-class hygiene and cleanliness in all bakery operations
• Collaborate with kitchen and restaurant teams for service excellence

Must have requirements

• Proven experience as a professional bakery chef or pastry chef in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Comprehensive knowledge of bread, pastry, and dessert production techniques.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene regulations.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent attention to detail and creative flair.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team.

Nice to have requirements

• Experience working in a luxury or culturally significant property.
• Familiarity with Middle Eastern or international bakery trends.
• Culinary certifications related to baking and pastry arts.
• Knowledge of allergen-free and alternative ingredient baking.
• Ability to present baking classes or interactive guest experiences.