Executive Pastry Chef

Sofitel; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel in Makkah region is seeking a senior pastry chef to design, develop, and renew desserts and bakery items, and to supervise daily production while ensuring top quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

You will coordinate with hotel kitchens, craft innovative creations, and lead a fast-paced pastry operation with a focus on HACCP and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of pastry experience and 2–3 years of leadership experience with Journeyman’s papers and valid trade qualifications.
• Must be flexible in scheduling to accommodate business demands.
• Strong knowledge of custom wedding cakes and artisan bread making.
• Experience dealing with guests, clients and media in public areas.

Responsibilities

• Design and renew dessert, pastry, bread, and seasonal menu items.
• Oversee daily pastry and bakery production to ensure consistency.
• Guarantee product quality in taste, texture, freshness and presentation.
• Coordinate with hotel kitchens to ensure seamless operation.
• Develop innovative creations aligned with Sofitel identity and trends.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences with high-end products.
• Participate in tastings and validation of new menus.

Skills

Pastry experience

Leadership

Media presence

Education

Journeyman’s papers

Trade qualifications

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

• Concevoir, développer et renouveler les cartes de desserts, viennoiseries, pains et créations saisonnières.
• Superviser la production quotidienne de l'ensemble des produits de pâtisserie et boulangerie.
• Garantir une qualité constante des produits en matière de goût, texture, fraîcheur et présentation.
• Assurer une parfaite coordination avec les différentes cuisines de l'hôtel.
• Développer des créations innovantes en cohérence avec l'identité Sofitel et les tendances gastronomiques
• Garantir une expérience client exceptionnelle grâce à des produits haut de gamme.
• Participer aux dégustations et aux validations des nouvelles cartes.
• Veiller à la personnalisation des prestations pour les événements spéciaux et les clients VIP.
• Gérer efficacement les réclamations liées à son département.
• Élaborer les fiches techniques et les coûts de revient.
• Optimiser les coûts matières tout en maintén un haut niveau de qualité.
• Maîtriser les ratios de coûts, les pertes et le gaspillage alimentaire.
• Participer l'élaboration du budget annuel du département.
• Assurer une gestion optimale des stocks, des commandes et des inventaires.
• Garantir l'application des procédures HACCP ainsi que des normes d'hygiène et de sécurité alimentaire.
• Veiller le respect des réglementations sanitaires.
• Contrôler la propreté des laboratoires et la maintenance des équipements.
• Participer activement aux audits qualité internes et externes.

Qualifications

• Five years of pastry experience and minimum of 2-3 years of leadership experience with Journeyman’s papers and valid trade qualifications
• Must be flexible in scheduling to accommodate business demands
• Strong knowledge and skills in custom wedding cakes
• Strong knowledge in artisan bread making
• Experience working with guests, clients and media in public areas
• Awareness of new trends in presentation and preparation of food, particularly plated restaurant style desserts
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Strong media presence
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume Pastry shop
• Energetic, self-motivated, out-going, team-player

Additional Information

experience is an asset

Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus