Head Chef (Baker)

Wheat&Butter; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheat&Butter in Jeddah is seeking a Head Chef (Baker) to lead daily bakery and kitchen operations. You will supervise production, develop menus with management, and drive quality and profitability across the bakery.

The role requires 5–7 years in culinary operations with 2–3 years in a leadership position, plus strong skills in training staff, planning, and cost control. A focus on food safety and HACCP is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in culinary operations, including at least 2–3 years as a Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Experience in bakeries, hotels, central kitchens, or food production facilities is preferred.
• Experience in training teams and developing staff, and in transferring technical skills to bakers.
• Experience in production planning, cost control, and quality management.
• Certifications in Food Safety and HACCP; Kitchen Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Inventory Management, and Recipe Standardization are preferred.
• Strong leadership, planning, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery and kitchen operations to ensure efficient workflow.
• Supervise the preparation and production of baked goods according to standardized recipes and approved production plans.
• Develop menus and recipes in coordination with management to ensure quality and profitability.
• Lead the bakery team, assign tasks, and monitor performance and productivity.
• Train bakers and assistants and develop their skills in producing baked goods according to standardized recipes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Time management

Problem-solving

Cost control

Food safety & HACCP

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Culinary Arts / Hospitality Management

Job description

We are pleased to announce an opening for a Head Chef (Baker) to join our Operations team in Jeddah.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily bakery and kitchen operations to ensure efficient workflow.
• Supervise the preparation and production of baked goods according to standardized recipes and approved production plans.
• Develop menus and recipes in coordination with management to ensure quality and profitability.
• Lead the bakery team, assign tasks, and monitor performance and productivity.
• Train bakers and assistants and develop their skills in producing baked goods according to standardized recipes.
• Train and guide new staff until they meet the required performance standards.
• Identify the team’s training needs, evaluate performance, and provide regular feedback for development.
• Transfer expertise to the bakery team in mixing, fermentation, baking, shaping, and quality control.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Procurement to ensure raw materials are available, while minimizing waste and controlling costs.
• Apply food safety standards and HACCP, and train the team on hygiene and safety practices.
• Inspect products before serving or packaging and reject any item that does not meet specifications.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department regarding equipment and machinery malfunctions.
• Comply with government regulations and the instructions of regulatory authorities.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in culinary operations, including at least 2–3 years as a Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Experience in bakeries, hotels, central kitchens, or food production facilities is preferred.
• Experience in training teams and developing staff, and in transferring technical skills to bakers.
• Experience in production planning, cost control, and quality management.
• Certifications in Food Safety and HACCP; Kitchen Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Inventory Management, and Recipe Standardization are preferred.
• Strong leadership, planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, and the ability to work under pressure.