Head Baker - Factory Production

Job description / Role

Quest Search & Selection is working with a reputable Bakery Factory that are seeking a unique Head Baker (factory production) to lead the production of all bakery products and supervise all the stages of preparation, tasting and storage till the product leaves the factory.

This role is not a hospitality operations role and we are seeking for a Head Baker with industrial background whom will be based in Dubai, UAE.

Job Description
As the Head Baker – factory production, your responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the performance of the kitchen staff ensuring they comply with company procedures (30+ staff)
• Ensure the efficient and smooth running of the operations
• Promote and maintain good working relationships throughout the team and organize daily tasks, scheduling, training and disciplinary actions for the team
• Ensure sanitation and hygiene of bakery & pastry area are being maintained by staff
• Manage and monitor the consistency and quality of all food produced
• High level of attention detail
• Ensures proper levels of bakery and pastry items are prepared based on forecasted needs and their prompt delivery to the designated client
• Control of food cost and wastage
• Highly experienced with extremely good organizational and people focused skills
• Maintain positive relationship with suppliers and clients
• Manage ordering of stock

Salary:
AED 15,000 to 20,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Yearly ticket, company's phone

Requirements

Requirements for an Ideal Candidate (Head Baker – factory production):

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Swift and efficient management style
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Multi-product experience (croissants, Danish and all bakery products)
• Proven quality and experience with an extremely high standard and consistency
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Head Baker in a factory or minimum 6 years in various positions within Industrial Bakery
• Strong understanding of the technology processes of baked products
• Must have GCC experience
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible and reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Culinary certifications are to be expected
• PIC training required

The Benefits:

• Package offered is between AED 15,000 up to AED 20,000 including all the allowances, company’s visa and medical insurance, yearly ticket and company’s mobile phone.

Please only apply if you have the relevant experience.
If you think that you are the right candidate, then please submit your CV (word format please) for review.
Unfortunately, only suitable candidates will be selected at this time.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.