Executive Pastry Chef

Shangri-La Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shangri-La Jeddah, anchored on the Jeddah Waterfront, seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead the pastry operation, create menus, and ensure Shangri-La standards across outlets including restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining.

The role requires 5+ years of pastry experience, leadership, and strong organizational skills to manage staff, inventory, and budgets in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of pastry chef experience.
• Proven record of innovative pastries and desserts.
• Extensive knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Develop unique, visually appealing pastries for hotel outlets including restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in pastry operations and ensure F&B policies compliance.
• Create menu and execution.
• Comply with local health and hygiene standards.
• Maintain purchasing, receiving and storage standards.
• Enforce fair department policies.
• Daily pastry kitchen walk-through for health regs.
• Participate in promotions, demonstrations and guest events.
• Collaborate on seasonal and event menus with new techniques.
• Oversee pastry department ops, scheduling, inventory, and budgets.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Menu development

Time management

Creativity

Tools

Bakery equipment

Job description

Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La

Shangri-La Jeddah

Anchored on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the shores of the Red Sea, Shangri-La Jeddah sets a new standard for luxury in the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the hotel invite the outdoors in, and the stylish interiors reflect the endless blue of the sea and sandy beaches right outside. A dedicated Kids Club and supervised play area provides the canvas for families to create unforgettable memories, while innovative dining concepts promise to satisfy the most refined palates.

• 203 stylish rooms and suites plus 17 luxury serviced apartments.
• 5 restaurants and lounges, including the legendary Shang Palace
• Convenient for Jeddah’s popular landmarks and Red Sea Mall
• 116 privately owned Burj Assila Residences. They also have access to The Wellness Club facilities.

Job Summary

The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for the operation of the pastry and bakery. He is to implement all standardized procedures, rules & regulations systematically to be in line with Shangri-La Hotel standards and policies.

As an Executive Pastry Chef, we rely on you to,

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing all Pastry operations and preparation and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards, and procedures.
• Create menu and execution.
• Complies with all local, state, and Hygiene standards.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Ensures department policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Performs daily walk-through of pastry kitchen to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Shangri-La Hotel standards.
• Participate in hotel promotional activities, such as cooking demonstrations, media events, and guest interactions.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop seasonal and special event menus, incorporating new techniques and trends.
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the pastry department, including staff scheduling, inventory control, and budget management.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar capacity.
• Proven track record of creating visually stunning and innovative pastries, desserts, and confections.
• Extensive knowledge of various pastry and bakery techniques, ingredients, and equipment
• Develop and create unique, innovative, and visually appealing pastries, desserts, and confections for various outlets within the hotel, including restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Why Join Us

• A workplace that values your passion and supports self-realization and personal growth.
• Structured learning and development pathways with real opportunities to advance your professional craft and leadership skills.
• Competitive benefits, recognition programs, and colleague stay/travel perks that reward your contribution and dedication.
• Teams that promote inclusion and respect, value diversity, and foster a secure environment where everyone can thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed. All information provided by applicants will be treated in and used only for recruitment purposes.

Anchored on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the shores of the Red Sea, Shangri-La Jeddah sets a new standard for luxury in the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the hotel invite the outdoors in, and the stylish interiors reflect the endless blue of the sea and sandy beaches right outside. A dedicated Kids Club and supervised play area provide the canvas for families to create unforgettable memories, while innovative dining concepts promise to satisfy the most refined palates.