Commis I (Pastry - Bakery) - (Saudi National)

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Umluj; On-site; SAR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform

Room discounts

Training

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Umluj, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Commis 1 – Pastry to join our luxury pastry kitchen. You will assist the pastry team with mise-en-place, pastry preparation, and daily operations under the Chef de Partie.

Fluency in English, a culinary diploma or certificate preferred, and at least one year of pastry experience in a luxury hotel or resort are desired. We offer uniform, room discounts, extensive training, and a supportive, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience as a Pastry or Baker Commis Chef in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Fluent in English; flexible with working hours.
• Culinary diploma or certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing pastry & baking items, mise-en-place, and dishes.
• Support the Chef de Partie in daily pastry operations.

Skills

Pastry techniques

HACCP & COSHH

Teamwork & communication

Knife skills

Motivation & proactivity

Education

Culinary diploma or certificate preferred

Job description

About Us

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has delighted luxury travellers since 1946, serving as a meeting place for heads of state, a setting for world-changing speeches, and the impetus for some of the most famous love stories of all time.

The brand has become synonymous with bold exploration, travel, and cultural discovery. The InterContinental The Red Sea Resort exemplifies these attributes. Set within one of the world’s most ambitious luxury tourism developments amidst an archipelago of over 90 pristine islands, the hotel offers guests sweeping views of the ocean and a discreet barefoot luxury immersed in nature experience.

Each of the resort’s 210 sea-facing rooms provides immediate beach access; allowing guests to step out on to the sands of the Red Sea from the terrace. Moreover, the resort features seven different gastronomic experiences, sprawling pools and recreational facilities, a spa, a health club and curated meetings and events spaces for leisure, business travellers and groups.

With the worldliness that travel brings, every stay will take your imagination to places you’d never expect!

Commis 1 – Pastry - Bakery

As a Commis 1 in Pastry, you will assist the Pastry Kitchen team in preparing mise-en-place, items, and dishes for all outlets. Your primary responsibility will be supporting the Chef de Partie in daily pastry & bakery operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing pastry & baking items, mise-en-place, and dishes.
• Support the Chef de Partie in daily kitchen operations.

Key Requirements

• Strong knowledge of pastry & bakery techniques and preparation.
• Familiarity with Food Safety standards, HACCP guidelines, and COSHH regulations.
• Effective teamwork and communication abilities.
• Good knife skills and familiarity with various culinary techniques preferred.
• Highly motivated with a positive and proactive attitude.

Additional Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience as a Pastry or Baker Commis Chef or in a similar role within a luxury hotel or resort.
• Flexible with working hours and adaptable to team dynamics.
• Proficiency in English.
• Culinary diploma or certificate preferred.

What You Can Expect From Us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides 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. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.