Executive Pastry Chef

Rotana Hotels; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a passionate Executive Pastry Chef responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Pastry Kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a professional kitchen apprenticeship, at least three years of experience, and excellent pastry skills. This role emphasizes creativity, quality presentation, and the ability to lead effectively in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in quality establishments.
• Excellent pastry and bakery skills.
• Ability to communicate well in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the pastry kitchen and ensure quality food items.
• Monitor food cost control aspects.
• Participate in creating high quality pastry products.

Skills

Pastry skills

Creative thinking

Leadership

Customer focus

Adaptability

Education

Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef's training course

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As an Executive Pastry Chef you are responsible for the smooth operation of the Pastry Kitchen with emphasis on quality, presentation within the guidelines of the standardized menus and employee training, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Supervise the pastry kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items
• Monitor regular standards of production to ensure highest level of quality
• Monitor all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotel’s food cost
• Create high quality and creative pastry products
• Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions while encouraging all employees to put forward their ideas and utilizing them wherever practical
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per Municipality requirements at all times
• Ensure consistent on the job training session for culinary colleagues and promote health & safety

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and at least three years experiences in quality establishments along with excellent pastry and bakery skills. The ability to communicate well in English and a proven track of patisserie preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be creative, innovative and passionate about pastries and be committed to work together with the service team to deliver an amazing guest experiences every time. You will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm at work, be ‘hands on’ and organized. You portray a strong, firm and fair effective leadership style and have proven the ability to work in a multicultural environment and under difficult condition, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding the Business
• Teambuilding
• Planning for Business
• Leading People
• Valuing Diversity
• Managing Operations
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability
• Influencing Outcomes
• Drive for Results