Head Pastry Chef – Premium Upscale Café Concept – Al Khobar

The Career Nest; Dhahran Compound; Vor Ort; SAR 420.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff discounts across the group

Attractive reward scheme

2 days off per week

30 days annual leave

Comprehensive medical insurance

Leadership role with growth

Zusammenfassung

The Career Nest is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to oversee pastry and bakery production, upholding international luxury standards. You will lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and contribute to menu development and cost control to drive guest satisfaction and commercial performance.

You will mentor junior chefs, drive product innovation, ensure food safety, and align pastry operations with brand identity across our premium concept.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5–8 years of professional pastry experience.
• At least 2–3 years in a leadership role within a premium patisserie, fine dining, or upscale café concept.
• Proven expertise in high‑end pastry, viennoiserie, and baked goods with strong flavor, texture, and presentation.
• Experience managing production planning in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Aufgaben

• Oversee pastry and bakery production ensuring consistency and quality.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the pastry team with clear structure and high performance standards.
• Contribute to refined pastry and bakery menus aligned with the brand identity and seasonal launches.
• Manage food cost, portion control, waste, and supplier coordination to optimize profitability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and local regulatory standards.

Kenntnisse

Pastry leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Quality focus

Team mentorship

Production planning

Brand alignment

Jobbeschreibung

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.