Executive Pastry Chef

Kempinski Hotels; Yanbu`; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to oversee the pastry and bakery kitchen operations. The role involves creating new desserts for various outlets, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining high culinary standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in pastry and bakery operations and experience in menu development. This position offers a permanent full-time contract in Yanbu.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pastry and bakery operations required.
• Experience in developing menus for various occasions essential.
• Ability to supervise and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all employees in the Pastry/Bakery kitchen.
• Create new pastry and dessert menus for all restaurant outlets.
• Establish culinary standards specific for Pastry/Bakery.

Skills

Pastry and Bakery operation knowledge

Creativity in developing new dishes

Effective communication skills

Job description

Executive Pastry Chef

Application Deadline: 1 January 2026

Department: Kitchen

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Saudi Arabia - Yanbu

Description

Menus and specialty dishes for all outlets are prepared and implemented, to provide permanent control of food technology, maintain standards of food purchasing, preparation, quality, hygiene, sanitation and decoration.

• New dishes and pastries are developed.
• Festival items are prepared with creative ideas and quality products – i.e. Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Spring Festival and other national/cultural festivals.
• Effective employee working relationships are established and maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise all employees in the Pastry/Bakery kitchen.

• Create new pastry and dessert menus for all restaurant outlets and banquets, conduct tastings and presentations with photos and costing.
• Establish culinary standards specific for Pastry/Bakery which meet the need of the target market.
• Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in handling.
• Strong knowledge of Pastry and Bakery operation.