Pastry Chef De Partie

Calo; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Calo is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef De Partie to join their kitchen team in Riyadh. The selected candidate will oversee daily kitchen activities, ensure food quality and staff management, while maintaining high standards for customer satisfaction. Candidates need to demonstrate strong kitchen leadership, extensive experience in the hospitality industry, and exceptional culinary skills. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission of making healthy easy through innovative food solutions.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in hospitality and catering.
• Previous experience as DCDP or CDP.
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility is a plus.
• 2-3 years of cake decorating experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and meets quality standards.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establishing work schedules.
• Enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.

Skills

English communication

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Culinary trends knowledge

Job description

About
Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role overview

To function as a Pastry Chef De Partie for the Calo Kitchen, working alongside the head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, monitoring ordering and stocking. The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills to maintain and enhance customer satisfaction.

Relationships and working expectations

Provides supervision and direction to personnel in the kitchen.

Main Responsibilities

1. Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, meeting quality standards.
2. Fill in for the head chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
3. Resourcefully resolve issues and manage problematic situations.
4. Manage and train kitchen staff, establish work schedules, and assess performance.
5. Communicate tasks clearly to team members.
6. Order supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
7. Enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
8. Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers.
9. Produce high-quality plates, focusing on design and taste.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Previous experience as DCDP or CDP.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the hospitality and catering industry.
• Currently residing in KSA.
• Proficient in English communication.
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility is a plus.
• 2-3 years of cake decorating experience is a plus.

Knowledge and Competency

• Experience in team leadership.
• Strong kitchen management skills.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and monitor progress.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes.

Personality Traits

• Strong communicator.
• Pleasant personality with empathetic leadership qualities.