Sous Chef - Bakery

Rosewood Hotel Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Rosewood Red Sea is seeking a Sous Chef - Bakery to lead and support all bakery operations across the resort, reporting to the Bakery Chef. You will oversee daily production, maintain quality and safety standards, and coach a team of bakery associates to deliver consistent, high-end pastries and breads.

This role is ideal for someone with luxury hospitality experience who excels at organization, teamwork, and driving culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hospitality or high-quality bakery operations.
• Strong knowledge of bakery production, quality standards, and food safety.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop bakery staff.
• Effective communication and collaboration with Culinary and F&B teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bakery Chef in daily planning and execution of bakery operations.
• Oversee daily production and lead the bakery team.
• Maintain recipe consistency, portion control, and presentation.
• Develop seasonal bakery offerings and specialty items.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, HACCP, and food safety standards.

Skills

Bakery production

Food safety

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTUREAt Rosewood, we believe that life is made of many journeys: Inspiration, Wonderment, Curiosity, Experience, and Discovery. As part of our team, you will help create exceptional experiences that enrich the lives of our guests, associates, and communities. We are guided by our values of ownership, passion, transparency, and respect, fostering a culture where talent can thrive and grow.THE TEAMYou will be part of the Culinary team at Rosewood Red Sea, working closely with the Bakery Chef and broader culinary leadership team. Together, you will ensure the highest standards of quality, consistency, and craftsmanship across all bakery operations while delivering exceptional experiences for our guests. Adapted from the reporting structure and role purpose of Sous Chef - Pastry.docx.YOUR ROLEAs Sous Chef - Bakery, you will support the Bakery Chef in the planning, preparation, and execution of all bakery operations across the resort. You will maintain a strong presence within the Bakery Kitchen, overseeing daily production, team performance, and operational readiness while ensuring exceptional quality, food safety, and operational excellence throughout the department. Adapted from the job summary in Sous Chef - Pastry.docx.HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACESupport the Bakery Chef in the daily management of bakery operations.Ensure all breads, viennoiserie, artisan bakery products, and specialty baked items meet company standards and guest expectations.Supervise daily bakery production and coordinate the team to ensure efficient execution of operational requirements.Maintain consistency in recipes, portion control, quality standards, and presentation.Support the development of seasonal bakery offerings and specialty products.Ensure compliance with hygiene, HACCP, food safety, and operational standards.COULD THIS BE YOU?You have solid experience within luxury hospitality or high-quality bakery operations.You demonstrate strong knowledge of bakery production, quality standards, and food safety practices.You are highly organized and able to manage multiple production priorities effectively.You enjoy leading, coaching, and developing bakery associates.You consistently maintain high standards of quality, presentation, and attention to detail.You communicate effectively and collaborate well across Culinary and Food & Beverage teams. Adapted from the responsibilities and leadership expectations in Sous Chef - Pastry.docx.OUR BENEFITSWe offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and the chance to be part of one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality brands.OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUAt Rosewood, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. We celebrate diversity, encourage inclusion, and believe that different perspectives enrich our team and the experiences we create. We are dedicated to supporting your growth and helping you build a meaningful career with us.