Head Chef - Pastry

Hudson Manpower Inc.; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 9,800 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Manpower Inc. in Kuwait City seeks a senior pastry professional for a Head Pastry Chef role. This full-time position demands strong leadership and a proven track record in pastry/bakery operations within luxury hospitality settings.

Candidates should have 8–10 years total pastry experience, including 3–5 years in a senior leadership role, and be willing to relocate to Kuwait. Diploma/Degree in Hotel/Hospitality Management is required.

Qualifications

• Senior pastry/bakery leadership experience.
• Strong leadership in pastry/bakery operations.
• Experience in luxury hospitality environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and recipe development.
• Quality control and cost management.
• Leadership and team management.
• Ensuring adherence to food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.

Skills

Pastry production

Baking techniques

Desserts

Food safety

HACCP standards

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Menu planning and recipe development.
• Quality control and cost management.
• Leadership and team management.
• Ensuring adherence to food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Head Pastry Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, or equivalent senior pastry/bakery professional.
• Strong professional experience exclusively or predominantly in pastry and bakery operations.
• Minimum 8–10 years of overall professional experience in Pastry & Bakery, including at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role such as Head Pastry Chef or Executive Pastry Chef, preferably in a reputed restaurant, luxury hotel, or premium hospitality establishment.
• Age: Below 40 years.
• Willingness to relocate to Kuwait.

Education Qualifications

Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

Skills Required

• Pastry production
• Baking techniques
• Desserts, cakes, breads, and bakery products
• Food safety and hygiene
• HACCP standards
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills

Employment / Job Type

Full Time

Salary

KD 875 Basic + KD 25 (FA)

Company Industry

Hospitality

Closing Date

Not mentioned