Chef De Partie - Bakery

Calo

Role Overview

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the bakery section operates efficiently while maintaining Calo's quality standards.
• Lead the bakery team in a timely and organized manner.
• Fill in for the Head Baker or Section Lead when required.
• Resourcefully resolve any bakery-related issues and maintain workflow continuity.
• Manage and train bakery staff, create work schedules, and assess performance.
• Clearly communicate tasks and expectations to team members.
• Order and manage bakery inventory appropriately.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers.
• Produce high-quality baked goods, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CDP in a bakery environment.
• Minimum of 5 years experience within the hospitality sector, preferably in bakery, pastry, or dessert production.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a hotel, restaurant, or bakery setting.
• Must be currently present in KSA.
• Proficient in English.

Knowledge & Competency

• Proven team-leading experience.
• Exceptional bakery and kitchen management skills.
• Ability to assign responsibilities and monitor progress effectively.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Up-to-date with bakery trends, techniques, and optimized kitchen processes.

Personality

• Strong communicator.
• Pleasant personality with the ability to lead with empathy and patience.
• Customer service mindset, passionate about quality and innovation in bakery products.