Head Pastry Chef: Luxury Dessert & Menu Innovation

Accor; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality resort in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Pastry Head Chef to lead and elevate the pastry operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in luxury pastry kitchens, bringing creativity and leadership to the team. You'll oversee the production of desserts across various outlets, ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the pastry identity of a vibrant culinary destination, mentoring a dedicated team while fostering a passion for culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in luxury hospitality or premium standalone pastry kitchens.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role at Sous Chef level or above.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry and bakery operations with attention to detail.
• Support the Chef de Cuisine in designing innovative dessert menus.
• Ensure exceptional standards for all pastry items.

Skills

Advanced pastry techniques

Leadership

Organizational skills

Culinary creativity

Food safety standards knowledge

Education

Degree or Diploma in Pastry Arts or Culinary Management

Job description

A luxury hospitality resort in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Pastry Head Chef to lead and elevate the pastry operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in luxury pastry kitchens, bringing creativity and leadership to the team. You'll oversee the production of desserts across various outlets, ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the pastry identity of a vibrant culinary destination, mentoring a dedicated team while fostering a passion for culinary excellence.