Head Pastry Chef – Premium Upscale Café Concept – Al Khobar

The Career Nest; Qatif; Vor Ort; SAR 201.000 - 335.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff discounts

Reward scheme

2 days off weekly

30 days annual leave

Medical insurance

Career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

The Career Nest is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to oversee all pastry and bakery production, ensuring consistency with luxury standards. You will lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and contribute to menu development, product innovation, and cost control to enhance guest satisfaction and profitability.

You will mentor junior chefs, coordinate with senior culinary leadership on tastings and seasonal launches, maintain high food-safety standards, and ensure inventory and supplier

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5–8 years professional 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.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor pastry team with clarity, structure, and high‑performance standards.
• Oversee all pastry production and daily operations.
• Contribute to menu development and product innovation.
• Manage food cost, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and local regulations.

Kenntnisse

Pastry leadership

High-end pastry

Production planning

Cost control

Menu development

Team training

Quality control

Food safety

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.