Head Pastry Chef – Premium Upscale Café Concept – Al Khobar

Career Nest Academy; Dammam; Vor Ort; SAR 320.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff discounts across the group

Medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Leadership role in international brand

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Career Nest Academy seeks an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations for a premium café concept in Al Khobar. You will shape the venue identity through craftsmanship, innovation, and operational discipline, guiding a pastry team and influencing menu strategy.

You will drive high-end pastry quality, viennoiserie, and baked goods while controlling costs, ensuring safety, and collaborating with senior culinary leadership on tastings and seasonal launches.

Qualifikationen

• 5-8 years of professional pastry experience with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role in premium patisserie, fine dining, or upscale café concepts.
• Proven expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie, and baked goods with strong presentation.
• Experience managing production planning in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior chefs while maintaining discipline and high performance.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all pastry and bakery production ensuring consistency, quality, and luxury standards.
• Lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and contribute to menu development and product innovation.
• Manage food cost, portion control, waste reduction, and supplier coordination to optimize profitability.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and local regulatory standards.
• Maintain brand alignment and elevate guest experience through meticulous quality and presentation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

High-end pastry

Viennoiserie

Baked goods

Production planning

Cost control

Inventory management

Menu development

Brand alignment

Food safety

Jobbeschreibung

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 RoleAs 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.