Lead Pastry Chef for Premium Global Café

Career Nest Academy; Qatif; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across international H

Attractive reward scheme program

2 days off per week + 30 days annual /

Comprehensive medical insurance

Leadership role with opportunities for

Job summary

Career Nest Academy seeks a visionary Head Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations for a premium café concept in Al Khobar. You will shape the venue's identity through expert craftsmanship, innovation, and brand-aligned pastry menus.

You will oversee production, mentor a pastry team, manage costs, and drive menu development while maintaining luxury standards and strict quality controls. An international concept offers opportunities for growth and mobility.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional pastry experience, including 2-3 years in a leadership role within premium venues.
• Proven expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie, and baked goods with focus on flavor balance, texture and presentation.
• Experience managing production planning in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry and bakery production to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with luxury standards.
• Lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and contribute to menu development, product innovation, and cost control.
• Mentor and develop junior chefs; maintain structured kitchen discipline and peak production performance.
• Collaborate with senior culinary leadership on tastings, seasonal launches, and brand-aligned pastry concepts.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance across the pastry section.

Skills

High-end pastry

Viennoiserie

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Production planning

Team training

Quality presentation

Job description

Career Nest Academy seeks a visionary Head Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations for a premium café concept in Al Khobar. You will shape the venue's identity through expert craftsmanship, innovation, and brand-aligned pastry menus.

You will oversee production, mentor a pastry team, manage costs, and drive menu development while maintaining luxury standards and strict quality controls. An international concept offers opportunities for growth and mobility.