Executive Pastry Chef – Upscale Hospitality Group

Career Nest Academy; Al Khobar; Sur place; SAR 360 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Staff discounts across international集团

Attractive reward scheme

2 days off per week + 30 days annual

Comprehensive medical insurance

Leadership role with mobility

Résumé du poste

Career Nest Academy in Al Khobar seeks a Head Pastry Chef to lead our premium café pastry and bakery operations, shaping the venue's identity through craftsmanship, precision, and innovation.

You will oversee production, mentor the team, develop refined menus, and drive cost control while maintaining international luxury standards. This leadership role offers growth within an expanding international concept and opportunities for future mobility.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional pastry experience, including 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie, and baked goods.
• Experience managing production planning in a high-volume environment.
• Premium patisserie, fine dining, or upscale café experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversee pastry and bakery production ensuring quality and luxury standards.
• Lead pastry team, manage daily operations, contribute to menu development and product innovation.
• Control costs, portioning, waste, and inventory management.
• Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance in pastry operations.

Connaissances

Pastry expertise

Viennoiserie

Leadership

Production planning

Cost control

Menu development

Team mentoring

Food safety

Description du poste

We are currently seeking an experienced and visionary Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery operations for a highly anticipated premium café concept in Al Khobar. This role is fundamental in shaping the identity of the venue through exceptional craftsmanship, precision, and innovation. We are looking for a leader who combines technical mastery with operational discipline and a refined creative vision.

The RoleAs our Head Pastry Chef, you will oversee all pastry and bakery production, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with international luxury standards. You will lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and contribute strategically to menu development, product innovation, and cost control. Your leadership will directly influence guest satisfaction and commercial performance.

Your Profile

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of professional pastry experience, including at least 2-3 years in a leadership role within a premium patisserie, fine dining restaurant, or upscale café concept.
• Proven expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie, and baked goods, with strong attention to flavor balance, texture, and presentation.
• Experience managing production planning in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Leadership & Team Development

• You lead and mentor your team with clarity, structure, and high-performance standards.
• You are confident in training, scheduling, and developing junior chefs while fostering a collaborative and disciplined kitchen culture.
• You maintain composure and authority during peak production periods.

Menu Development & Brand Alignment

• You contribute to the creation and evolution of refined pastry and bakery menus aligned with the brand identity.
• You collaborate closely with senior culinary leadership on tastings, seasonal launches, and product innovation.
• You stay informed of international pastry trends and apply them thoughtfully to enhance the concept.

Operational & Financial Acumen

• You actively manage food cost, portion control, and waste reduction to optimize profitability.
• You oversee inventory, supplier coordination, and purchasing to maintain ingredient quality and operational efficiency.
• You ensure production schedules are organized, structured, and aligned with daily business needs.

Quality & Compliance

• You maintain meticulous attention to detail across flavor, texture, and visual presentation.
• You enforce strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and local regulatory standards at all times.
• You ensure the pastry section consistently meets brand and operational expectations.

What We Offer

• Staff discounts across the wider international hospitality group and sister companies.
• A very attractive reward scheme program.
• 2 days off per week + 30 days annual leave.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• A leadership role within an expanding international concept, with opportunities for future mobility and growth.