Lead Pastry Chef - Chocolate Artistry

Novotel Hotels; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Hotels is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie in a fast-paced hotel environment in Saudi Arabia. You will work with the Head Pastry Chef to run your section, create desserts, and maintain high standards for guests and staff.

You should have a strong track record in chocolate artistry and cake design, with leadership experience to mentor junior staff and contribute to menu development. The role emphasizes quality, hygiene, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in chocolate artistry and modern cake design, with 2-3 years in a leadership role as Chocolatier, Pastry Chef, or Sous Chef.
• Proficiency in chocolate techniques, cake decoration styles, and dessert creation methods.
• Strong leadership and team management with ability to inspire and mentor a diverse culinary team.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Genuine passion for chocolate and cake design, commitment to quality, and dedication to exceptional culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Produce all necessary food for all food service operations as required and instructed by the Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Ordering of food for his/her section of the kitchen.
• Maintaining quality and quantity control in all aspects, from portion control to freshness of the product presented.
• Ensure that the cleaning of kitchen is to the agreed standard.
• To understand and comply with food hygiene regulations.
• To follow Health and Safety Policies and Procedures in every aspect and to be COSH trained.
• To ensure that all equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Ensure all house rules are adhered to in all departments at all times.
• To be aware of and act in accordance with Fire Safety Procedures at all times.To attend all statutory training as required by the company.

Skills

Chocolate artistry

Cake design

Leadership

Team management

Mentoring

Quality focus

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Novotel Hotels is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie in a fast-paced hotel environment in Saudi Arabia. You will work with the Head Pastry Chef to run your section, create desserts, and maintain high standards for guests and staff.

You should have a strong track record in chocolate artistry and cake design, with leadership experience to mentor junior staff and contribute to menu development. The role emphasizes quality, hygiene, and team collaboration.