Central Kitchen Chef - Bakery & Pastry in Cafe. (Arab National )

Department: Central Kitchen / Production
Reports To: Executive Chef / Head of Operations

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Central Kitchen Chef with strong expertise in bakery and pastry production to manage our café’s central kitchen. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading production, maintaining quality and consistency, developing new items, and ensuring timely delivery to branches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the central kitchen, focusing on bakery and pastry production.
• Ensure all products meet the brand’s quality, presentation, and taste standards.
• Supervise a team of bakers and pastry assistants; schedule and assign duties.
• Develop and standardize recipes, portion sizes, and production methods.
• Plan and execute production schedules to meet the needs of all café locations.
• Monitor inventory levels; manage ordering of raw materials and control waste.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are strictly followed (HACCP compliance).
• Collaborate with management on seasonal menus, new product development, and specials.
• Train and mentor team members on techniques and consistency.
• Maintain equipment and kitchen cleanliness; report maintenance needs.
• Conduct regular quality control checks and tastings.
• Coordinate logistics with café branches to ensure timely and safe delivery.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 77 to 10 years of experience in a central kitchen, hotel bakery, or high-volume pastry production.
• Strong technical skills in both bread/bakery and pastry/dessert production.
• Experience in managing teams and coordinating large-scale food prep.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Creative and detail-oriented, with a passion for quality and innovation.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer skills for recipe costing, inventory, and reporting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ﷼6,000.00 per month

Application Deadline: 10/10/2025