Head Pastry Chef – Premium Upscale Café Concept – Al Khobar

The Career Nest; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Attractive rewards scheme

Annual leave 30 days

Medical insurance

Career mobility

Job summary

The Career Nest is seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations for a premium café concept in Al Khobar. You will shape the venue's identity through craftsmanship, precision, and innovation, and guide the team to consistent quality and luxurious presentation.

You will oversee all pastry production, contribute to menu development, cost control, and product innovation, while maintaining strict food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of professional pastry experience with 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie and baked goods with refined presentation.
• Experience managing production planning in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry and bakery production ensuring consistency and quality.
• Lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and develop menus.
• Control costs, portioning, and waste to optimise profitability.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Production planning

Inventory management

Team mentoring

Job description

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.