Head Pastry Chef: Menu Innovation & Quality

Accorhotel; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accorhotel is seeking a seasoned pastry operations leader to oversee high-volume, multi-outlet pastry production. You will supervise staff, develop innovative dessert menus, and ensure top-quality presentation with strict cost and inventory control.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive pastry expertise, and a track-record of training teams and maintaining rigorous food safety standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience supervising pastry teams in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Advanced technical expertise in pastry arts, baking science, and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative pastry menus and modelling of new concepts.
• Strong people skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop team members.
• Excellent organisational and time-keeping abilities, with capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficiency in inventory management, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Experience coordinating events, banquets, and special occasions.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills across all organisational levels.
• Proven track record of maintaining exceptional quality standards and food safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pastry operations and staffing across multiple outlets.
• Ensure high quality, adherence to standards, and presentation.
• Monitor inventory, waste, and costs; assist budget.
• Collaborate with chefs to manage prep timelines.
• Train staff and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Maintain safety, hygiene, and sanitation compliance.
• Coordinate events and banquets to ensure flawless pastry service.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Technical pastry arts

Menu development

People management

Time management

Inventory control

Cost analysis

Event coordination

Communication skills

Food safety compliance

Education

Culinary qualification in pastry arts

Food Safety & Hygiene certification

Hospitality management qualification

Tools

Pastry management software

Job description

Accorhotel is seeking a seasoned pastry operations leader to oversee high-volume, multi-outlet pastry production. You will supervise staff, develop innovative dessert menus, and ensure top-quality presentation with strict cost and inventory control.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive pastry expertise, and a track-record of training teams and maintaining rigorous food safety standards across shifts.