Lead Pastry CDP - Luxury Catering & Event Desserts

Infuseadvisory; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayadi, the premium catering brand by Infuse Advisory, is growing, and we are looking for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to lead our pastry section and create desserts that leave a lasting impression at every event we serve.

You will run the pastry section from preparation to final plating, producing desserts for events, developing seasonal menus, maintaining taste and presentation, and training junior staff while upholding HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in pastry, with 1–2 years as CDP or Demi CDP.
• Background in luxury hotels, premium catering or high-end restaurants.
• Strong skills in French pastry, chocolate work, sugar work and modern plated desserts.
• Experience producing high volumes for events without compromising quality.
• Culinary or pastry qualification from a recognised institution.
• Valid food safety / HACCP certification.
• Creativity, attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and event days.
• Arabic and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Run the pastry section independently, from preparation through to final plating.
• Produce high-quality desserts, viennoiserie, breads, cakes and plated desserts for buffets, corporate events and private occasions.
• Develop new recipes and seasonal menus in line with premium catering standards.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation and portion control at scale.
• Manage stock, ordering and cost control for the pastry section.
• Train and supervise commis and junior pastry staff.
• Apply strict food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP).

Skills

Pastry

French pastry

Chocolate work

Sugar work

Plated desserts

Event catering

Education

Pastry qualification

Job description

Ayadi, the premium catering brand by Infuse Advisory, is growing, and we are looking for a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to lead our pastry section and create desserts that leave a lasting impression at every event we serve.

You will run the pastry section from preparation to final plating, producing desserts for events, developing seasonal menus, maintaining taste and presentation, and training junior staff while upholding HACCP standards.