Head Pastry Chef – Premium Upscale Café Concept – Al Khobar

The Career Nest; Al Jubayl; In loco; SAR 260.000 - 420.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Staff discounts or rewards across the,

Comprehensive medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Career growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

The Career Nest is seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery operations for a premium café concept in Al Khobar. You will shape the brand through craft, precision, and innovative execution while guiding a dedicated pastry team.

You will drive menu development, maintain the highest quality standards, and manage costs, inventory, and supplier relationships to ensure exceptional guest experiences and commercial success.

Competenze

• Minimum 5–8 years pastry experience, including 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.

Mansioni

• Oversee pastry and bakery production, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Lead the pastry team, plan production schedules and staffing.
• Contribute to menu development and product innovation.
• Manage food cost, waste reduction, and supplier coordination.
• Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Support brand alignment and guest satisfaction.

Conoscenze

High-end pastry

Viennoiserie

Team leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Descrizione del lavoro

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 Role

As 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.