Pastry Chef

Golden Bites; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Bites in Jeddah is seeking a highly skilled Pastry Chef to lead our pastry production, crafting premium cakes, pastries, desserts, and baked goods with exceptional quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of professional pastry experience, strong cake decoration skills, and a solid understanding of food safety and inventory control to drive creativity and production efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Pastry Chef.
• Proven expertise in cake production, decoration, and finishing techniques.
• Strong knowledge of pastries, desserts, breads, and bakery production.
• Experience in commercial bakeries, hotels, pastry shops, or food manufacturing.
• Excellent creativity and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a wide variety of cakes, pastries, desserts, and baked goods.
• Design, decorate, and finish cakes to a professional standard.
• Develop new recipes and seasonal dessert concepts.
• Ensure consistency in product quality, taste, and presentation.
• Plan and organize daily pastry production schedules.
• Monitor ingredient quality and inventory levels.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Minimize food waste while maximizing production efficiency.
• Train and support junior kitchen staff when required.
• Work closely with management to improve products and introduce new menu offerings.
• Ensure all products meet company quality standards before distribution.

Skills

Pastry craft

Cake production

Decorating & finishing

Food safety & hygiene

Inventory control

Team player

Time management

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Pastry Chef to join our team in Jeddah. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in producing premium-quality cakes, pastries, desserts, and baked goods while maintaining the highest standards of quality, creativity, consistency, and food safety.

This role requires a professional who is capable of managing daily pastry production, developing innovative products, and ensuring exceptional presentation and taste across all bakery items.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a wide variety of cakes, pastries, desserts, and baked goods.
• Design, decorate, and finish cakes to a professional standard.
• Develop new recipes and seasonal dessert concepts.
• Ensure consistency in product quality, taste, and presentation.
• Plan and organize daily pastry production schedules.
• Monitor ingredient quality and maintain proper inventory levels.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Minimize food waste while maximizing production efficiency.
• Train and support junior kitchen staff when required.
• Work closely with management to improve products and introduce new menu offerings.
• Ensure all products meet company quality standards before distribution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Pastry Chef.
• Proven expertise in cake production, decoration, and finishing techniques.
• Strong knowledge of pastries, desserts, breads, and bakery production.
• Experience working in commercial bakeries, hotels, pastry shops, or food manufacturing environments.
• Excellent creativity and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with large-scale pastry production.
• Knowledge of modern cake decorating techniques.
• Ability to create customized cakes and premium desserts.
• Experience in recipe development and product innovation.
• Familiarity with inventory control and cost management.