Lux Pastry Demi Chef de Partie — Elite Resort Kitchen

Raffles Hotels & Resorts; Umluj; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Raffles & Fairmont the Red Sea in Umluj is seeking a Pastry Chef to assist the Executive Pastry Chef and Sous Chef in running the pastry section for the opening hotel. You will help plan, organize, and ensure smooth daily pastry operations while delivering high-quality baked goods, desserts, and pastry products to restaurants and outlets.

The role requires knowledge of pastry production, recipes, hygiene, and safe equipment handling, with flexibility for early shifts and high-volume

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, bakery, or luxury hospitality environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques, desserts, and pastry presentation.
• Knowledge of recipes, production procedures, portion control, and food presentation standards.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Ability to operate and maintain pastry kitchen equipment and utensils safely and correctly.
• Ability to follow instructions and established recipes accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Culinary, pastry, or bakery training or certification is preferred.
• Previous luxury hotel or resort experience is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Professional appearance and excellent personal hygiene are required at all times.
• Strong commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and the highest standards of pastry production.
• Willingness to continuously learn and develop pastry knowledge and technical skills.
• Ability to support special projects and additional operational requirements as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef and Sous Chef in planning, organizing, coordinating, and ensuring smooth daily operation of the Pastry section.
• Participate in food production activities within the kitchen, particularly the preparation of baked goods, pastries, desserts, and other pastry products.
• Follow approved recipes, production procedures, methods, and presentation standards as directed by senior culinary colleagues.
• Assist the Chef Pâtissier in ensuring production levels are consistent with the hotel’s operational requirements.
• Taste baked goods, pastries, and desserts regularly to ensure correct taste, quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Ensure portion control standards are consistently followed and that pastry products are delivered on time to restaurants and outlets.

Skills

Previous pastry kitchen experience

Knowledge of pastry production

Desserts and presentation

Recipes and portion control

Food hygiene and safety

Operate pastry kitchen equipment

Follow instructions accurately

High-volume kitchen experience

Flexibility in shifts

Teamwork and professionalism

Continuous pastry knowledge learning

Ability to support special projects

Education

Culinary, pastry, or bakery training or certification

Job description

Raffles & Fairmont the Red Sea in Umluj is seeking a Pastry Chef to assist the Executive Pastry Chef and Sous Chef in running the pastry section for the opening hotel. You will help plan, organize, and ensure smooth daily pastry operations while delivering high-quality baked goods, desserts, and pastry products to restaurants and outlets.

The role requires knowledge of pastry production, recipes, hygiene, and safe equipment handling, with flexibility for early shifts and high-volume