Executive Pastry Chef

JobCenter; Medina; On-site; SAR 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Hotel employee discounts

Job summary

JobCenter is seeking an experienced Executive Pastry Chef for a luxury hotel in Medina. You will lead the pastry team, oversee menu planning, production, and presentation of all pastries, breads, and desserts, and ensure brand-aligned quality and consistency.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in a luxury hotel or fine dining setting, and a passion for creative desserts. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage budgets are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a pastry chef in a luxury hotel or fine dining establishment.
• Degree or certification in culinary arts or pastry making preferred.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, flavors, textures, and presentations.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop new dessert recipes that align with the hotel's concept and brand.
• Oversee the production and presentation of all pastries, breads, and desserts.
• Manage inventory and ordering of ingredients to maintain budget and quality standards.
• Train, develop, and supervise a team of pastry chefs to ensure consistent quality.
• Collaborate with other departments such as banquets and catering to create custom desserts for special events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen according to health codes.
• Stay current on industry trends and techniques to continuously improve menu offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Dessert creation

Team training

Quality control

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Pastry Chef vacancy in Medina Saudi Arabia

Executive Pastry Chef

We are seeking an experienced and creative Executive Pastry Chef to join our team at a luxury hotel in Medina. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating delicious and visually stunning desserts, as well as strong leadership skills to manage a team of pastry chefs. The Executive Pastry Chef will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the pastry department, including menu planning, ordering ingredients, and maintaining high quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented pastry chef to showcase their skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop new dessert recipes that align with the hotel's concept and brand
• Oversee the production and presentation of all pastries, breads, and desserts
• Manage inventory and ordering of ingredients to maintain budget and quality standards
• Train, develop, and supervise a team of pastry chefs to ensure consistent quality
• Collaborate with other departments such as banquets and catering to create custom desserts for special events
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen according to health codes
• Stay current on industry trends and techniques to continuously improve menu offerings

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel or fine dining establishment
• Degree or certification in culinary arts or pastry making preferred
• Strong knowledge of different baking techniques, ingredients, flavors, textures, and presentations
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate a team
• Creativity in developing new desserts while also able to execute classic recipes flawlessly
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory and budgets effectively

We offer competitive salary package of $900 per month along with benefits such as medical insurance, paid time off, employee discounts at our hotel outlets. This position is open to candidates from Pakistan or Egypt who have the necessary qualifications and experience. Fluency in English is preferred but not required. If you are a passionate and skilled Pastry Chef looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!