Head Pastry Chef

LPM Restaurant & Bar; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts at LPM Restaurants

Reward scheme program

2 days off per week

30 days annual leave

Comprehensive medical insurance

Leadership role within expanding intl.

Future mobility opportunities

Job summary

LPM Restaurant & Bar in Al Khobar is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations with exceptional craftsmanship and innovation. You will oversee production, mentor the team, contribute to menu development, and ensure brand standards while controlling costs.

Join an expanding international concept that values discipline, creativity, and premium patisserie excellence, with opportunities for growth and leadership within the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of professional pastry experience with 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in high‑end pastry, viennoiserie and baked goods.
• Experience managing production planning in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• You lead and mentor teams with clarity, structure and high performance standards.
• You train, schedule and develop junior chefs while maintaining kitchen discipline.
• You ensure brand and cost control in pastry production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry and bakery production ensuring consistency and quality.
• Lead the pastry team, manage daily operations and scheduling.
• Contribute to menu development, product innovation and cost control.
• Collaborate with senior culinary leadership on tastings and launches.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and regulatory standards.
• Manage inventory, supplier coordination and purchasing for pastry.

Skills

Pastry leadership

High-end pastry

Viennoiserie

Production planning

Team mentorship

Fine dining pastry

Food safety

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced and visionary Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery operations of Le Caf LPM Al Khobar This role is fundamental in shaping the identity of the concept 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 Role

you will oversee all pastry and bakery production ensuring consistency quality and alignment with the Le Caf LPM brand 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

• 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 caf concept.
• Proven expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie, and baked goods, with strong attention to flavour balance, texture, and presentation.
• Experience managing production planning in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• 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.
• You contribute to the creation and evolution of refined pastry and bakery menus aligned with the Le Caf LPM 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.
• You actively manage food cost, portion control, and waste reduction to optimise profitability.
• You oversee inventory, supplier coordination, and purchasing to maintain ingredient quality and operational efficiency.
• You ensure production schedules are organised, structured, and aligned with daily business needs.
• You maintain meticulous attention to detail across flavour, 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 at LPM Restaurants 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

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 caf concept.Proven expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie, and baked goods, with strong attention to flavour balance, texture, and presentation.Experience managing production planning in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.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.You contribute to the creation and evolution of refined pastry and bakery menus aligned with the Le Caf LPM 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.You actively manage food cost, portion control, and waste reduction to optimise profitability.You oversee inventory, supplier coordination, and purchasing to maintain ingredient quality and operational efficiency.You ensure production schedules are organised, structured, and aligned with daily business needs.You maintain meticulous attention to detail across flavour, 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.