Junior Pastry Sous Chef: Craft & Lead Dessert Excellence

The Career Nest; Abqaiq; On-site; SAR 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Career Nest in Al Khobar is seeking a Junior Pastry Sous Chef to support the Head Pastry Chef in daily pastry production, from viennoiserie to plated desserts, while upholding top-tier quality. You will mentor junior staff and lead the section when needed, ensuring consistency and excellence.

English fluency is mandatory; experience in fine dining pastry is required. The role emphasizes cost awareness, HACCP practices, and meticulous attention to shelf life and storage in a high-end kitchen.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of dedicated pastry experience, with at least 2 to 3 years serving as a Chef de Partie Pastry or senior pastry cook within a fine dining or upscale restaurant setting.
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of viennoiserie, doughs, creams, chocolate work, and fillings, with a strict understanding of shelf life, storage protocols, and allergen controls.
• Precise, creative, and quietly excellent. You are cost-aware and focused on consistency.
• English fluency is mandatory. Additional French or another European language is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Pastry Techniques: Execute classic and contemporary pastry techniques with precision, care, and a highly refined eye for presentation.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Motivate and develop the pastry team, maintain discipline during busy services, and lead the section in the Head Pastry Chef's absence.
• Production & Storage: Plan daily production, monitor shelf life, apply FIFO, labeling standards, and manage freezing/defrosting procedures.
• Hygiene & Quality: Ensure all items meet standards for taste, texture, and visual appeal while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.
• Cost & Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, manage portion controls, and minimize waste to protect food costs.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Team leadership

Quality control

Cost awareness

Job description

The Career Nest in Al Khobar is seeking a Junior Pastry Sous Chef to support the Head Pastry Chef in daily pastry production, from viennoiserie to plated desserts, while upholding top-tier quality. You will mentor junior staff and lead the section when needed, ensuring consistency and excellence.

English fluency is mandatory; experience in fine dining pastry is required. The role emphasizes cost awareness, HACCP practices, and meticulous attention to shelf life and storage in a high-end kitchen.