Bakery Chef: Craft, Bake & Present Artful Pastries

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled Bakery Chef to join our culinary team, responsible for preparing, baking, decorating, and presenting a wide range of breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts while upholding quality and hygiene standards.

You will follow standardized recipes, develop new products, monitor ingredients, control costs, supervise staff, and coordinate with the Executive Chef to ensure smooth daily operations across the bakery.

Qualifications

• Diploma or professional certification in Bakery, Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant bakery/pastry experience, preferably in a hotel, restaurant, bakery, catering company, or large-scale food operation.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, recipes, ingredients, and bakery equipment.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and bakery products.
• Follow standardized recipes and maintain consistent taste, texture, appearance, and quality.
• Develop new bakery and pastry products according to customer preferences and business requirements.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, baking, cooling, decorating, and storage of products.
• Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients and finished products.
• Maintain proper stock levels of bakery ingredients and communicate purchasing requirements.
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery production area.
• Minimize food waste and control ingredient and production costs.
• Train, supervise, and guide bakery staff when required.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef and other kitchen departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Assist with menu planning, product costing, and seasonal or special-event bakery requirements.
• Ensure all products are prepared and presented according to company standards.

Skills

Bread production

Pastry decoration

Recipe execution

Food safety

Quality control

Waste reduction

Time management

Education

Diploma in Bakery/Pastry Arts

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled Bakery Chef to join our culinary team, responsible for preparing, baking, decorating, and presenting a wide range of breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts while upholding quality and hygiene standards.

You will follow standardized recipes, develop new products, monitor ingredients, control costs, supervise staff, and coordinate with the Executive Chef to ensure smooth daily operations across the bakery.