Creative Executive Pastry & Bakery Head Chef (HOD) (Riyadh based)

About This Role

As the Head of Chefs at UC, you are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the outlet. You will ensure adherence to company standards regarding product quality, stock management, cleanliness, and team performance. This role requires strong organizational skills, leadership, and attention to detail to guarantee customer satisfaction, minimize wastage, and maintain smooth workflows across the store, cake artist area, stage, and production sections.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reporting & Documentation

Accurately complete incident and KPI reports in a timely manner.

Update and enter production and wastage data in Foodics without errors.

Maintain accurate PAR level sheets and production sheet updates.

2. Staff Management & Leadership

Take responsibility for managing and supporting outlet staff.

Promote team spirit, respect, and cooperation among all members.

Ensure punctuality, grooming standards, and professional behavior are upheld.

3. Stock & Wastage Control

Monitor stock availability and place orders as per PAR levels.

Control wastage, missing items, and expired products.

Ensure strict compliance with FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and regular expiry checks.

4. SOPs, Recipes & Product Quality

Ensure all products follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), updated checklists, and recipes.

Guarantee consistency in production and strict recipe adherence.

Oversee quality checks for production, expiry, and general product standards.

Supervise the preparation of new trial products according to SOP timelines.

5. Cleanliness & Hygiene

Maintain cleanliness across the store, cake artist area, stage, and production areas.

Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards during all operations.

6. Communication & Management Cooperation

Provide timely updates and cooperate effectively with senior management.

Respond promptly to leadership instructions and operational requirements.