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📢 We’re Hiring: Head Chef (Baker) - Jeddah

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.

📩 To apply, send your CV to: info@wheatandbutterksa.com