Pastry Bakery Head or Executive Chef

Premium Food Company Ltd.; Jeddah, Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Jeddah is seeking a skilled Executive Pastry Chef to oversee the pastry kitchen's development and operations. The ideal candidate will create innovative menus, manage the pastry team, ensure food safety standards, and deliver exceptional culinary experiences that reflect the company's commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef in a hotel or restaurant.
• Extensive knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality control standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and create innovative pastry menus for events and dining outlets.
• Oversee food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Lead, train, and motivate the pastry team to high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description

The Role:

The Pastry Chef is responsible for overseeing the pastry kitchen development and operation, ensuring the creation of high-quality, and innovative pastry items for all dining outlets, events, and catering services. This role involves managing a team of pastry chefs, designing and developing creative menus, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. The Pastry Chef is expected to deliver exceptional culinary experiences that align with the company reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and create innovative, seasonal, and visually appealing pastry menus for all outlets and events.
• Stay current with pastry trends, techniques, and emerging culinary innovations to bring fresh ideas.
• Ensure all pastry products meet the standards for taste, presentation and consistency.
• Oversee the storage, handling, and presentation of pastry items to ensure food safety and hygiene protocols are strictly followed.
• Conduct regular quality checks to maintain high standards in every aspect of pastry production.
• Manage the pastry department’s budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and controlling food costs without compromising quality.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and procurement of pastry ingredients and equipment to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Analyze sales reports and forecast demand to ensure the correct quantity of products is prepared.
• Lead, train, and motivate the pastry team, ensuring high performance and adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and execute training programs to enhance the skills of pastry chefs and kitchen staff.
• Schedule, supervise, and evaluate team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Consistently deliver exceptional pastry experiences that exceed guest expectations, ensuring that all offerings reflect the standards of the company.
• Enforce and adhere to strict health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen to comply with all sanitation standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef in a hotel or Restaurants
• Extensive knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques, including desserts, breads, cakes, confections, and plated desserts.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and lead a large and diverse team in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work creatively and efficiently within budget constraints.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality control standards.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various departments.
• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification from a reputable culinary school is preferred.