Head Baker & Pastry Lead — Seasonal Creations

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

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.