Executive Pastry Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Medina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is seeking a visionary Executive Pastry Chef to lead the pastry operations at their new hotel in Madinah. The successful candidate will oversee the creation of all pastry offerings, ensuring quality and innovation, within a luxury environment close to one of Islam's most significant sites. This role offers competitive financial incentives and opportunities for professional growth in a beautiful location.

Benefits

Competitive salary in a tax-free environment

Housing and transportation allowances

30 days of vacation plus public holidays

Paid home leave tickets

Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning

Medical and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Worldwide complimentary room nights

Opportunities for growth and development

Additional family benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Executive Pastry Chef or Pastry Sous Chef in luxury settings.
• Deep understanding of classic and modern pastry techniques.
• Ability to manage high-volume production while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire pastry team managing daily operations across all outlets.
• Design innovative menus aligned with the hotel's culinary vision.
• Ensure hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards in preparation areas.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Food Safety Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Culinary or Hospitality

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Steps from the Prophet’s Mosque, our Hotel will offer luxury accommodation for the city’s 1.5 million annual visitors. The new-build hotel will be located at the heart of Madinah and steps from one of the most historic and significant sites in the region: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, also known as the Prophet’s Mosque. Madinah is also home to the Quba Mosque, which is regarded as the oldest mosque in the world.

About The Role

We are looking for a visionary and passionate Executive Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery operations at Four Seasons Hotel Madinah. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this senior role will oversee the creation, execution, and presentation of all pastry and bakery offerings across the hotel’s restaurants, banqueting, and in-room dining. The ideal candidate brings both artistic creativity and operational excellence, ensuring an exceptional guest experience in one of the world’s most sacred destinations.

What You Will Do

• Lead and inspire the pastry team, overseeing daily operations across all outlets.
• Design and develop innovative pastry, bakery, and dessert menus aligned with the culinary vision of the hotel.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all pastry items.
• Manage production schedules, cost control, and waste reduction.
• Maintain strict hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards in all preparation areas.
• Partner with F&B and banquet teams to deliver outstanding culinary experiences for events and celebrations.
• Participate in talent development, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Support the hotel’s pre-opening activities including kitchen set-up and supplier coordination.
  
  

What You Bring

• Proven experience as Executive Pastry Chef or Pastry Sous Chef in luxury hotels or Michelin-caliber restaurants.
• A bachelor's degree o diploma in Culinary or hospitality.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a hands-on, inspiring approach.
• Deep understanding of classic and modern pastry techniques, with an eye for detail and creativity.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Ability to manage high-volume production while maintaining artisanal quality.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in a tax-free environment.
• Housing and transportation allowances.
• 30 days of vacation plus public holidays.
• Paid home leave tickets.
• Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning.
• Medical and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and worldwide complimentary room nights.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Additional family benefits.
  
  

Schedule & Hours

This is a full-time role