Sous Chef Baker - Le Café LPM - Al Khobar
Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia · Full Time
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- Experience
- 5–7 yrs
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
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Job description
About Le Café LPM
Le Café LPM is a welcoming neighborhood spot blending the spirit of the French Riviera with daily city living, focused on delivering excellent food, hospitality, and elegant simplicity without complexity.
Role Overview
As the Sous Chef Baker, you act as the primary support to the Head Baker and play a crucial role in ensuring smooth bakery operations. You oversee the preparation, maintain quality, manage the bakery team through all production phases, and handle day-to-day discipline, schedule adherence, production pace, and food safety standards. You take charge in the Head Baker's absence.
Responsibilities
- Apply expert knowledge of French and European baking techniques including sourdough, viennoiserie, bread fermentation, and pastry creation to produce consistent, high-quality baked products.
- Lead, motivate, and manage the bakery team, ensuring efficient operation during preparation and busy production periods.
- Manage the daily baking schedule, control production flow, and coordinate with front-of-house staff regarding fresh product availability.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, allergen management, temperature logging, hygiene standards, and consistently uphold food safety and quality.
- Assist with inventory oversight, ingredient yield optimization, waste minimization, and supplier communication to balance quality and cost.
- Support other departments as needed, reflecting the company’s flexible working culture.
Requirements
- 5 to 7 years’ experience working in bakeries or pastry kitchens, with at least 2 to 3 years holding a senior baker position such as Sous Chef Baker, Head Baker, or similar within French artisan bakeries, patisseries, or European-style dining establishments.
- Strong command of French and European baking techniques.
- Certified in food safety with HACCP knowledge and allergen awareness.
- Fluent in English; familiarity with French or another European language is advantageous.
Reporting and Department
Reporting directly to the Head Chef and operating within the Back of House/Bakery department.