Bakery Chef

BAKERY CHEF

📍 Pik Palace & Park Chalet Autograph Collection | Shahdag Hotel Company

Are you passionate about baking and creating exceptional culinary experiences? Do you have the skills to turn simple ingredients into extraordinary creations?

We are looking for a talented, creative, and dedicated Bakery Chef to join our Culinary team!

Who We're Looking For:

• Prepare and produce a variety of artisan breads, breakfast pastries, rolls, and other baked goods.
• Manage dough preparation, mixing, fermentation, proofing, shaping, and baking processes.
• Plan daily bakery production according to occupancy forecasts, banquet requirements, and restaurant demand.
• Ensure consistency in product quality, taste, texture, portion size, and presentation.
• Monitor ingredient consumption, inventory levels, food costs, and waste.
• Maintain bakery equipment and ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Supervise, train, and guide junior bakery associates.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef and other kitchen sections to meet operational requirements.

• Minimum 3 years of professional bakery experience, preferably in a 4–5-star hotel or high-volume bakery.
• Strong practical knowledge of artisan breads, sourdough, laminated dough, and international bakery products.
• Experience operating commercial ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment.
• Understanding of fermentation techniques, baking temperatures, and ingredient functionality.
• Ability to organize production schedules and maintain quality during high-volume operations.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles, food hygiene, and safe food handling.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to supervise a team.
• Culinary or bakery-related education/certification is an advantage.