Head Baker

Rotana Hotels; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Saudi Arabia is seeking a passionate Head Baker to oversee the bakery section. In this role, you will create high-quality bakery products and ensure the highest hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef training and must communicate effectively in English. Responsibilities include monitoring bakery operations and collaborating with other sections to maintain quality and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the bakery section is essential.
• Ability to communicate well in English.
• Knowledge of pastry preparation, presentation, and preservation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor duty schedules in the bakery operation.
• Create high-quality bakery products.
• Ensure highest standards of hygiene within the bakery.

Skills

Pastry preparation

Effective communication

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Head Baker you are responsible to take care of the bakery section and duties assigned to meet the set standard and qualities whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

Responsibilities

• Monitor all duty schedules in the bakery operation
• Create high quality and creative bakery products to satisfy the customer
• Follow the instructions and recommendations from the immediate Superiors to complete the daily tasks
• Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with new recipes and preparation techniques
• Participate in establishing the month end inventory in the bakery
• Handle all food transfers out of the bakery to other areas and ensures proper documentation
• Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage and cost control
• Consult and check on daily bakery requirements, functions, buffets and last minute events
• Ensure highest standards of hygiene within the bakery section

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and previous experiences in Bakery section along with good culinary skills. The ability to communicate well in English and a proven track of pastry preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be positively spirited and passionate about food and be committed to work together with the service team to deliver an amazing guest experiences every time. You are a very positive, dynamic, creative and dedicated team player with the ability to work in a multicultural environment and under difficult condition while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results