bread and pastry baker

HGM (Hospitality Group)

We are seeking a talented and experienced Bakery Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in bread production, baked goods, and pastry items, with a passion for quality, consistency, and creativity. The Bakery Chef will be responsible for managing daily bakery operations, ensuring high standards of product quality, and leading the bakery team to deliver exceptional baked products.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, and baked goods according to recipes and quality standards.</li><li>Oversee daily bakery production and ensure timely preparation of all bakery items.</li><li>Maintain consistency in taste, appearance, and quality of all baked products.</li><li>Monitor ingredient inventory and coordinate with purchasing to ensure stock availability.</li><li>Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.</li><li>Train and supervise bakery staff, providing guidance and support when needed.</li><li>Develop new bakery recipes and seasonal products to enhance the menu.</li><li>Control waste and maintain cost efficiency in bakery operations.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Proven experience as a Bakery Chef or Head Baker in a bakery, caf&eacute;, hotel, or restaurant.</li><li>Strong knowledge of bread making, dough fermentation, and baking techniques.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.</li><li>Leadership and team management skills.</li><li>Culinary or baking certification is an advantage.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Bakery Chef

Biblo Bakery

Job Description: Pastry Chef for Bakery and CafePosition Title: Pastry ChefReports To: Executive Chef/ General ManagerEmployment Type: Full-TimeJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced and creative Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bread production for our bakery and cafe. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in artisan bread making, a passion for crafting high-quality pastries, and a proven track record in quality control, system development, operational manuals, and cost management. This role requires a hands-on person who can innovate, maintain consistency, and drive operational excellence while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.Key Responsibilities:1- Pastry and Bread Production:Oversee the creation, preparation, and presentation of a diverse range of artisan breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, and other baked goods that align with the bakery and cafe&rsquo;s brand and quality standards.Develop and execute seasonal menus, incorporating innovative recipes and techniques while maintaining consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation.Ensure all products meet high aesthetic and taste standards, reflecting current industry trends and customer preferences.2- Bread Expertise:Demonstrate advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in artisan bread production, including sourdoughs, whole grain breads, and specialty loaves.Manage fermentation processes, dough hydration, and baking techniques to ensure exceptional bread quality and consistency.Source and select high-quality ingredients for bread production, maintaining relationships with suppliers to ensure consistency and cost-effectiveness.3- Quality Control:Implement and enforce strict quality control measures to ensure all products meet the bakery&rsquo;s standards for taste, texture, appearance, and freshness.Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished products to maintain consistency and compliance with food safety regulations.Train staff on quality standards and ensure adherence to recipes and presentation guidelines.4- Cost Control and Inventory Management:Monitor and control food and labor costs to meet budgetary goals without compromising quality.Implement inventory management systems to track ingredient usage, reduce waste, and optimize stock levels.5- Health, Safety, and Compliance:Ensure compliance with all local health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including HACCP and food safety standards.Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and used safely.Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices to ensure the bakery remains compliant.Qualifications and Skills:<ul><li>Must be currently available in Bahrain.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in pastry and bread production.</li><li>Extensive expertise in artisan bread making, including sourdough and specialty breads.</li><li>Proven experience in quality control, system development, and creating operational manuals.</li><li>Strong understanding of cost control, inventory management, and budgeting in a bakery or food service environment.</li><li>Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train and motivate a diverse team.</li><li>Creative flair and passion for developing innovative recipes and staying ahead of industry trends.</li><li>Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices (e.g., ServSafe certification or equivalent).</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.</li><li>Proficiency in bakery equipment, including mixers, ovens, proofers, and sheeters.</li><li>Culinary or baking/pastry degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience considered.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Pastry Chef for Bakery and Cafe

Cleopatra Sweets

Overview We are seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate has strong experience in baking and pastry production, attention to detail, and a passion for creating high-quality desserts and baked goods. This role involves preparing a variety of pastries, maintaining consistency in recipes, and ensuring all products meet our quality and presentation standards.Duties<ul><li>Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods according to recipes and production schedules</li><li>Ensure all pastries are presented attractively and meet quality standards</li><li>Assist with developing new desserts and seasonal menu items</li><li>Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and pastry station</li><li>Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures</li><li>Monitor inventory of ingredients and supplies and notify management when restocking is needed</li><li>Assist with packaging and preparing products for display or customer orders</li><li>Work with the team to ensure daily production goals are met</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Previous experience as a pastry chef, baker, or in a professional bakery required</li><li>Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, and dessert production</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment</li><li>Attention to detail and commitment to product quality</li><li>Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards</li><li>Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays</li><li>Strong teamwork and communication skills</li></ul>Pay: From $17.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Pastry Chef and Baker

<div>Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
Program Summary
KBR supports the operational needs of U.S. armed forces at Mor&oacute;n Air Base in Spain and several bases in Turkey. Our services ensure smooth operations, allowing Air Force and government personnel to focus on their missions. We provide program management, civil engineering, morale, welfare, and recreation support, among other essential services. Awarded by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, our contract spans a five-year base period with three one-year options, reflecting our commitment to excellence and operational support.
Job Summary
The Apprentice Baker assists in the preparation, mixing, and baking of pastries, and other baked goods under the supervision of experienced bakers. This role involves learning proper techniques, following recipes, and maintaining quality and consistency in all products. The apprentice helps with ingredient preparation, measuring, and portioning, as well as cleaning and organizing the kitchen and equipment. This position provides hands-on training in baking operations while ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. Over time, the apprentice develops the skills needed to produce baked goods independently and efficiently.
Roles and Responsibilities
<ul><li>Assist in measuring, mixing, and preparing ingredients for baked goods according to recipes.</li><li>
Accurately follow recipes, instructions, and baking procedures</li><li>
Learn and apply proper baking techniques under the guidance of experienced bakers.</li><li>
Monitor ovens and baking times to ensure products are baked correctly and consistently.</li><li>
Help shape, portion, and decorate bread, pastries, and other baked items.</li><li>
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, workstations, and baking equipment.</li><li>
Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards always.</li><li>
Support inventory management by tracking ingredients, restocking supplies, and reporting shortages.</li><li>
Physical requirements include lifting moderate weights and ability to stand for long periods.</li><li>
Work in a fast pace production environment</li><li>
Additional duties as assigned by lead, Dining Facility Manager, supervisor, etc</li></ul>
Basic Qualifications
<ul><li>Turkish Citizen</li><li>
High School Graduate</li><li>
Ability to Speak, Read, and Understand Level 2 English</li><li>
Basic knowledge of kitchen safety and hygiene practices.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Previous experience in a bakery, caf&eacute;, or food service environment.</li><li>
Familiarity with baking equipment such as mixers, ovens, and proofers.</li><li>
Experience following food safety standards such as HACCP or ServSafe.</li><li>
Culinary coursework or certification in baking, pastry, or related field</li></ul>
All positions require the applicant to obtain and pass a medical physical that is certified by a doctor.
All positions require a current and favorable Turkish Security background check.
All male candidates must have completed their military service.
KBR Benefits
Local Nationals (LN) personnel will receive benefits in accordance with the collective labor agreement (CLA) within the appropriate country location where they reside. KBR supports career advancement through professional training and development.</div>

CONTINGENCY UABOS Turkey LN: Apprentice Baker

Il Panino

Key Responsibilities:1. Production &amp; Quality Control<ul><li>Plan, organize, and supervise daily bakery production.</li><li>Ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation of all baked goods.</li><li>Develop new recipes and seasonal menu items.</li><li>Monitor product freshness and minimize waste.</li></ul>2. Staff Management<ul><li>Supervise, train, and motivate bakery staff.</li><li>Prepare duty rosters and manage staff scheduling.</li><li>Conduct performance evaluations.</li><li>Ensure teamwork and smooth kitchen coordination.</li></ul>3. Cost Control &amp; Inventory<ul><li>Monitor food cost and labor cost.</li><li>Control portion sizes and reduce wastage.</li><li>Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.</li><li>Coordinate with suppliers for quality ingredients.</li></ul>4. Hygiene &amp; Safety<ul><li>Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.</li><li>Maintain cleanliness of bakery equipment and work areas.</li><li>Enforce health and safety regulations.</li></ul>5. Operational Management<ul><li>Ensure timely production for daily sales and special orders.</li><li>Handle customer feedback related to bakery products.</li><li>Coordinate with other departments (kitchen, service, management).</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Requirements:<ul><li>Proven experience as a Head Baker or Bakery Chef.</li><li>Strong knowledge of baking techniques and pastry arts.</li><li>Leadership and team management skills.</li><li>Knowledge of food safety standards.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and during peak hours.</li><li>Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts (preferred).</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: RO500.000 - RO700.000 per month

Bakery Head chef

Royal Cup Speciality Coffee

JOB DESCRIPTION:&middot; Prepare and Bake all desserts and pastries according to recipes and following traditional and modern recipes.&middot; Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists.&middot; Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.&middot; Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings, etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.&middot; Preparing, Cooking and packaging and serving light food and snacks.&middot; Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar, etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.&middot; Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality.&middot; Taking inventory of restaurant supplies and notifying the supervisor of low or depleted supplies.&middot; Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.&middot; Check the quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.&middot; Prepare ingredients for Baking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.&middot; Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized.&middot; Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools.&middot; Come up with recipe ideas from scratch Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items.&middot; Ensure the kitchen is always clean and sanitized all the time.&middot; Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients.&middot; Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business.&middot; Responsible for producing the most creative and excellent dishes, ensuring that the guest's expectations are exceeded and fully satisfied.&middot; Able to gracefully receive constructive criticism as well as effectively carry out orders.&middot; Able to remain calm while multi-tasking, as they are often called upon to carry out many different orders simultaneously in a brief amount of time.&middot; Train all new team members using appropriate training materials&middot; Ensure all foods are made and served to brand standard&middot; To sell &amp; demonstrate product knowledge by advising the customer/answering queries &amp; suggesting products to the customer as part of the ordering process. Act on initiative to optimize sales to the customer.&middot; Manage customers services and any customers suggestions/complaints&middot; able and willing to perform the basic tasks of food preparation and organization in the kitchen.&middot; Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, chiller, and Freezer.&middot; Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.&middot; Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared.&middot; Communicate assistance needed during busy periods.&middot; Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials.&middot; Inform Food &amp; Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items.&middot; Ensure the quality of the items. This ability to create excellence in your own area of responsibility and to support others as they do the same is vital to the successful operation of the kitchen and to ensure the enjoyment of guests.Requirements:&middot; Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role&middot; Great attention to detail and creativity&middot; Organizing and leadership skills&middot; Willingness to replenish professional knowledge&middot; In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition&middot; Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)&middot; Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field.&middot; Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service preferred.&middot; Training and willingness to continue learning about beverage and Food preparation.&middot; Exceptional listening and communication skills.&middot; Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods.&middot; Availability to work around peak hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.&middot; A polite, engaging personality.&middot; Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.&middot; Willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment.Job Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 24 monthsAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Head pastry and bakery chef

IHG Hotels & Resorts

About the job
 About Us
 
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has delighted luxury travellers since 1946, serving as a meeting place for heads of state, a setting for world-changing speeches, and the impetus for some of the most famous love stories of all time.
 
The brand has become synonymous with bold exploration, travel, and cultural discovery. The InterContinental The Red Sea Resort exemplifies these attributes. Set within one of the world’s most ambitious luxury tourism developments amidst an archipelago of over 90 pristine islands, the hotel offers guests sweeping views of the ocean and a discreet barefoot luxury immersed in nature experience.
 
Each of the resort’s 210 sea-facing rooms provides immediate beach access; allowing guests to step out on to the sands of the Red Sea from the terrace. Moreover, the resort features seven different gastronomic experiences, sprawling pools and recreational facilities, a spa, a health club and curated meetings and events spaces for leisure, business travellers and groups.
 
With the worldliness that travel brings, every stay will take your imagination to places you’d never expect!
 
Commis 1 – Pastry - Bakery
 
As a Commis 1 in Pastry, you will assist the Pastry Kitchen team in preparing mise-en-place, items, and dishes for all outlets. Your primary responsibility will be supporting the Chef de Partie in daily pastry & bakery operations.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
Assist in preparing pastry & baking items, mise-en-place, and dishes.
 Support the Chef de Partie in daily kitchen operations.
 
Key Requirements: 
Strong knowledge of pastry & bakery techniques and preparation.
 Familiarity with Food Safety standards, HACCP guidelines, and COSHH regulations.
 Effective teamwork and communication abilities.
 Good knife skills and familiarity with various culinary techniques preferred.
 Highly motivated with a positive and proactive attitude.
 
Additional Qualifications: 
Minimum 1-year experience as a Pastry or Baker Commis Chef or in a similar role within a luxury hotel or resort.
 Flexible with working hours and adaptable to team dynamics.
 Proficiency in English.
 Culinary diploma or certificate preferred.
 
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 difference 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 member of the team 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 – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
 
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
 
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Commis 1 – Pastry - Bakery

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