Executive Pastry Chef

Work in USA; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 3,200 - 4,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Accommodation

Transportation

Annual flight home

Career growth

Job summary

Work in USA's partner luxury hotel in Al Ahmadi, Kuwait is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead pastries for global guests. The role requires English fluency and strong leadership.

You will develop menus, oversee production, mentor junior chefs, manage inventory, and ensure food safety.

Salary is 1100$ and includes medical insurance, accommodation, transportation, annual flights home, and growth opportunities within the hotel brand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel or fine dining establishment.
• Extensive knowledge of pastry techniques, flavors, and design.
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate with other chefs.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Food safety certification preferred but not required.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create new pastry menus for our restaurant and banquet events
• Oversee the production and presentation of pastries, desserts, and breads
• Train and mentor junior pastry chefs on techniques and recipes
• Manage inventory and ordering of ingredients and supplies
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Collaborate with other chefs to create cohesive menus

Skills

Executive Pastry Chef experience

Team leadership

Time management

English fluency

Arabic knowledge a plus

Education

Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or Pastry/Baking

Job description

Executive Pastry Chef

We are a luxury hotel located in the bustling city of Al Ahmadi, seeking an experienced Executive Pastry Chef to join our team. As an Indian national, you will bring your expertise in creating delectable and visually stunning pastries to our internationally diverse guests. With a salary of 1100$, this is an excellent opportunity for an English-speaking professional seeking a new challenge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create new pastry menus for our restaurant and banquet events
• Oversee the production and presentation of pastries, desserts, and breads
• Train and mentor junior pastry chefs on techniques and recipes
• Manage inventory and ordering of ingredients and supplies
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Collaborate with other chefs to create cohesive menus

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel or fine dining establishment
• Extensive knowledge of different pastry techniques, flavors, and design
• Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with other chefs
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Food safety certification is preferred but not required
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or Pastry/Baking program preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Pastry Chef, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong portfolio showcasing pastries and desserts created by you

Benefits

• In addition to the competitive salary, we offer medical insurance, accommodation, transportation, flights home once a year, and opportunities for career growth within our global hotel brand.

If you are passionate about pastry-making and have the skills to lead our team to success, we want to hear from you!