Head Bakery

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as the Head of the Bakery, where you will lead a talented group of bakers and oversee all baking operations. This role is perfect for a creative and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in baking techniques and production management. You will be responsible for managing daily operations, mentoring your team, and ensuring product quality and consistency. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee wellbeing, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact on the culinary experience. Embrace the opportunity to grow in your career while enjoying a range of benefits designed to enhance your work life.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Full Uniform

Room Discounts

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a chef with a strong background in baking.
• At least one year in a supervisory role or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily baking operations and production schedules.
• Lead and mentor a team of bakers, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Monitor inventory and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Baking Techniques

Production Management

Team Leadership

Quality Control

Food Safety Compliance

Education

Degree or Certificate in Culinary Arts

Job description

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.