Executive Pastry Chef - High Profile Catering, Saudi

COREcruitment; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service group in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Executive Pastry Chef to oversee all pastry production for catered events. The successful candidate will manage menu development, lead a diverse team, and ensure high standards in food safety and client satisfaction. This role requires proven experience, creativity, and strong leadership skills, with a culinary degree preferred. Offers a competitive salary package including bonus and medical benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef, especially in catering and events.
• Experience in product development or new product development work is required.
• Ability to mentor and manage diverse teams of chefs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry, dessert, and bakery production for catered events.
• Manage inventory and ensure high-quality products.
• Develop menus and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Baking techniques

Pastry techniques

Leadership

Creativity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary degree in Baking & Pastry Arts

Job description

Executive Pastry Chef – High Profile Catering, Saudi

Very excited to be working with this food focused Group who are looking to strengthen their team by hiring an experienced, talented & creative Executive Pastry Chef. This role would ideally be based in Riyadh initially!

The Executive Pastry Chef oversees all pastry, dessert and bakery production for catered events, ensuring high-quality products, consistent presentation, and efficient kitchen operations. This role includes menu development, team leadership, inventory management, and maintaining excellent standards of food safety and client satisfaction.

Skills & Qualifications that we are looking for in our Executive Pastry Chef:

• Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef (catering, events, airline catering experience preferred).
• Experience in product development or NPD work required
• Able to mentor & manage, diverse and large teams of chefs and cooks
• Expertise in baking, pastry techniques, chocolate work, sugar work, and cake design.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Creativity and a high level of attention to detail.
• Culinary degree in Baking & Pastry Arts preferred.

Salary packages Offered: SAR38-40.5k pm all inclusive plus bonus, medical, etc

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