Pastry Chef

Accor; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Saudi Arabia is seeking a senior Pastry Chef lead with 5-7 years in chocolate artistry and 2-3 years in leadership. You will bake, develop recipes, and guide a culinary team to deliver desserts that align with our brand and guests' expectations.

You will manage ingredients inventory, decorate pastries, contribute to menu ideas, and ensure records and hygiene standards. Fluency in English is preferred; experience in modern cake design and chocolate techniques is essential to elevate our

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Bake pastries and cookies following recipes
• Develop new pastry recipes for the menu
• Manage inventory and ordering of ingredients
• Decorate desserts with sauces and toppings
• Contribute ideas to the menu
• Maintain records and kitchen cleanliness
• Operate a range of kitchen equipment
• Maintain a hygienic work environment
• Communicate with kitchen staff
• Meet deadlines while preserving taste and quality
• Create intricate chocolate designs
• Keep up with culinary trends

Skills

Chocolate artistry

Cake design

Leadership

Team management

Quality focus

Communication

Problem solving

Menu development

Job description

Company Description

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/. Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description

• Baking: Following recipes to create pastries, cookies, and other baked goods
• Recipe development: Creating new recipes to feature on the menu
• Inventory management: Checking, ordering, and stocking ingredients
• Decorating: Using sauces, toppings, and other items to decorate pastries and other desserts
• Menu contribution: Contributing ideas to the menu
• Record keeping: Keeping accurate records
• Kitchen equipment: Operating a variety of kitchen equipment
• Cleanliness: Maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment
• Communication: Communicating with other kitchen staff, such as sous chefs, line cooks, and servers
• Time management: Meeting tight deadlines without compromising taste or quality
• Attention to detail: Creating intricate designs that require precision
• Culinary trends: Staying current and informed of useful culinary trends

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

experience is an asset

Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus