Head Pastry Chef – Premium Upscale Café Concept – Al Khobar

The Career Nest; Ra's Tannurah; Presencial; SAR 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff discounts across group

Reward scheme

2 days off per week

30 days annual leave

Medical insurance

Leadership role with mobility

Descripción de la vacante

The Career Nest is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations, delivering world-class quality and presentation aligned with international luxury standards. You will manage the pastry team, oversee daily production, and contribute to menu development and product innovation.

Based in a premium hospitality concept, you will drive cost control, supplier coordination, and strict food safety while mentoring junior chefs and maintaining brand integrity during peak service.

Formación

• 5–8 years pastry experience, 2–3 years leadership in premium patisserie/fine dining/upscale cafe.
• Expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie, baked goods; strong flavor, texture and presentation.
• Experience managing production planning in fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor pastry team with structure and high-performance standards.
• Train, schedule, and develop junior chefs while maintaining kitchen discipline.
• Contribute to refined pastry and bakery menus aligned with brand identity.
• Collaborate with senior culinary leadership on tastings, launches, and innovation.
• Oversee production schedules, cost control, waste reduction, and profitability.
• Ensure strict food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

Pastry leadership

High-end pastry

Viennoiserie

Production planning

Cost control

Menu development

Team mentoring

Food safety

Descripción del empleo

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.