Executive Pastry Chef

Four Seasons Hotel; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry & bakery department in a demanding, fast-paced resort environment. You will design exquisite desserts, maintain high quality and presentation, and mentor a skilled pastry team to excel in service.

Collaboration with the Executive Chef to craft innovative dessert menus and control inventory, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• College degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years in a culinary leadership role, specializing in pastry design.
• Proven experience in managing a pastry & bakery team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pastry & bakery department.
• Ensure high standards of quality, consistency and presentation.
• Oversee daily pastry kitchen operations and efficient use of resources.
• Train and develop staff with necessary skills.
• Stay current with industry trends and innovations.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on dessert menus.
• Manage inventory and ordering to keep the kitchen well-stocked.
• Ensure health, safety and sanitation regulations compliance.
• Foster teamwork and high performance within the pastry department.

Skills

Pastry design

Team leadership

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Time management

Organizational skills

Industry trends

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Hotel/Restaurant Management degree

Tools

Culinary production equipment

Food & Beverage computer systems

Job description

Lead and manage the pastry & bakery department ensuring that all pastries and desserts meet the highest standards of quality consistency and presentation Oversee the daily operations of the pastry & bakery kitchen ensuring smooth execution during service and efficient use of resources Train mentor and develop pastry & bakery staff ensuring they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to excel Stay current with emerging trends in the pastry and culinary arts incorporating new techniques and creative ideas into the menu Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design innovative dessert menus that align with the resort s culinary vision Manage inventory and ordering of pastry supplies ensuring that the kitchen is well-stocked without overstocking Ensure compliance with health safety and sanitation regulations Maintain a creative and inspiring atmosphere encouraging continuous improvement and excellence in the team Foster an environment of teamwork collaboration and high performance within the pastry department

College degree, preferably in Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management, or equivalent experience. 5 to 7 years of experience in a culinary leadership role, specializing in pastry design and creation. Proven experience in managing a pastry & bakery team and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. Strong working knowledge of culinary production equipment and food & beverage computer systems. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with proficiency in English. A passion for pastry arts with the ability to stay updated on industry trends and innovations. Exceptional leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.