Pastry Chef - Kitchen - Jumeirah The Red Sea

Jumeirah Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to create exceptional pastries and desserts. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Culinary or Hospitality, and have 8-10 years of professional experience in a similar role. The position offers an attractive benefits package, including F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates globally, ideal for high performers seeking to join a recognized leader in luxury hospitality.

Benefits

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates across hotels globally

Excellent employee benefits

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of professional experience as a pastry chef or in a similar role.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, or bakeries.
• Ability to create a wide range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods.

Responsibilities

• Create a wide range of pastries, ensuring high quality and consistency.
• Develop and refine recipes, experimenting with new ingredients.
• Design and plan pastry menus aligned with trends and preferences.
• Manage inventory and source high-quality ingredients.
• Monitor and maintain the quality of all pastries and desserts.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Strong leadership

Team management skills

Software competencies (Microsoft Office)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary, Hospitality or relevant field

Job description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pastry Chef to join Jumeirah The Red Sea.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Create a wide range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, including cakes, tarts, cookies, and confections, ensuring high quality and consistency.
• Develop and refine recipes, experimenting with new ingredients and techniques to create innovative and appealing pastry offerings.
• Collaborate with management to design and plan pastry menus that align with seasonal trends and customer preferences.
• Source and manage high ingredients, maintaining inventory levels and ensuring proper storage and handling to prevent spoilage and waste.
• Monitor andmaintainthe quality of all pastries and desserts, ensuring they meet the establishment’s standards for taste, appearance, and presentation.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards,ensuringa clean and sanitary kitchen environment, andimplementingproper handling and storage procedures.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary, Hospitality or any other relevant field.
• Possess Software competencies – Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Hold strong leadership and team management skills.
• Have 8-10years of professional experience as a pastry chef or in a similar role within a restaurant, hotel, or bakery.

About the Benefits

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.