Executive Pastry Director - Lead Luxury Bakery & Growth

The Career Nest; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across the group

Attractive reward scheme

2 days off per week

30 days annual leave

Comprehensive medical insurance

Leadership role with growth

Job summary

The Career Nest is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to oversee pastry and bakery production, upholding international luxury standards. You will lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and contribute to menu development and cost control to drive guest satisfaction and commercial performance.

You will mentor junior chefs, drive product innovation, ensure food safety, and align pastry operations with brand identity across our premium concept.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry and bakery production ensuring consistency and quality.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the pastry team with clear structure and high performance standards.
• Contribute to refined pastry and bakery menus aligned with the brand identity and seasonal launches.
• Manage food cost, portion control, waste, and supplier coordination to optimize profitability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and local regulatory standards.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Quality focus

Team mentorship

Production planning

Brand alignment

Job description

The Career Nest is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to oversee pastry and bakery production, upholding international luxury standards. You will lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and contribute to menu development and cost control to drive guest satisfaction and commercial performance.

You will mentor junior chefs, drive product innovation, ensure food safety, and align pastry operations with brand identity across our premium concept.