Chef Baker

Chedi Hospitality; Medina; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chedi Hospitality in Medina, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced professional baker/pastry chef to lead our hotel bakery team. You will develop and bake breads, pastries, and desserts, ensuring impeccable quality and presentation that align with our luxury standards.

You will collaborate with kitchen colleagues, train junior bakers, manage inventory and costs, and stay current with baking trends to delight guests in a fast-paced onsite environment.

Qualifications

• Proven professional baker or pastry chef experience in luxury hotel, resort, or high-end bakery.
• Expertise in artisan bread-making, pastry production, and dessert preparations.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, equipment, and food safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, bake and present breads, pastries, and desserts to high hotel standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure seamless operations and timely output.
• Maintain bakery station cleanliness and hygiene compliance.
• Create new recipes and seasonal items aligned with trends and guest preferences.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost control for baking supplies.
• Train and supervise junior bakers to ensure consistency.
• Monitor product quality and presentation to guarantee guest satisfaction.

Skills

Professional baking experience

Artisan bread-making

Dessert production

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork & communication

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Develop prepare bake and present a variety of breads pastries and desserts in line with the hotel s high standards Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure seamless kitchen operations and timely output of baked goods Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the bakery station adhering strictly to health safety and hygiene standards Create new recipes and seasonal items in line with current baking trends and guest preferences Oversee inventory of baking supplies ordering ingredients and managing cost control without compromising on quality Guide train and inspire junior bakers and kitchen staff ensuring consistency and quality across all baked products Continuously monitor product quality and presentation to guarantee customer satisfaction

Must have requirements

• Proven experience as a professional baker or pastry chef in a hotel, resort, or high-end bakery.
• Expertise in artisan bread-making, pastry production, and dessert preparations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of baking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, onsite environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Nice to have requirements

• Formal culinary or baking qualification from a recognized institute.
• Experience working in luxury hotel brands or high-volume kitchens.
• Exposure to international baking styles and a flair for innovative creations.
• Basic knowledge of inventory and cost management software.