Head Bakery

InterContinental Hotels Group; Riyadh; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as the Head of Bakery at Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Riyadh. Oversee all baking operations, lead a dedicated team, and ensure high quality standards while developing innovative products. This role is perfect for a creative and detail-oriented individual with strong culinary expertise and production management experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full uniform provided

Impressive room discounts

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a chef.
• At least one year in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily baking operations.
• Leading and mentoring a team of bakers.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Baking techniques

Production management

Mentoring

Education

Degree or certificate in culinary arts

Job description

Hotel Brand: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

As the Head of the Bakery, you will oversee all aspects of our baking operations. You will lead a team of bakery employees and ensure that our products meet our high standards of quality and consistency. This role requires a creative and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in baking techniques and production management.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Head of Bakery

As the Head of the Bakery, you will oversee all aspects of our baking operations. You will lead a team of bakery employees and ensure that our products meet our high standards of quality and consistency. This role requires a creative and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in baking techniques and production management.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Managing daily baking operations, including production schedules, ingredient preparation, and baking processes.
• Leading and mentoring a team of bakers, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Developing and maintaining standard recipes and procedures to ensure consistency in product quality.
• Monitoring inventory levels and placing orders for ingredients and supplies as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations at all times.
• Collaborating with management to develop new product offerings and seasonal menus.
• Conducting regular quality control inspections to maintain high standards of freshness and taste.
• Troubleshooting issues related to equipment, ingredients, or production processes.
• Staying updated on industry trends and innovations in baking techniques and ingredients.

What we need from you:

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts.
• 5 years’ experience as a chef.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of local language(s) is a plus.
• At least one year in a supervisory role or an equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.

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

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

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