Pastry Chef (Korean Restaurant)

COREcruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced R&D Pastry Chef for a Korean Restaurant in Riyadh. The successful candidate will develop and refine new pastry recipes, focusing on innovation and compliance with food safety standards. A strong foundation in baking and pastry arts is essential for this $4000 - $5000 position, which includes benefits such as flights and medical coverage.

Benefits

Flights

Medical

Visa

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in baking and pastry arts with advanced decorating skills.
• Ability to taste, analyze, and describe flavors and textures.
• Precision in recipe formulation, ingredient measurement, and product assembly.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine original recipes for pastries and desserts.
• Prepare samples for taste tests and analyze feedback.
• Stay informed on dessert trends and consumer preferences.
• Adapt recipes for mass production considering ingredient costs.
• Establish product specifications and ensure compliance standards.

Skills

Baking and pastry arts

Advanced decorating skills

Flavor analysis

Precision in recipe formulation

Job description

R&D PASTRY CHEF (KOREAN RESTAURANT) - RIYADH, KSA

We are currently on the lookout for an experienced R&D Pastry Chef for one of our clients, a Korean Restaurant in Riyadh. The R&D Pastry Chef will be responsible for developing and refining new pastry recipes and products for the restaurant, considering taste, texture, shelf life, nutritional value, cost, and scalability for production. This position will directly report to the CEO.

Overview

A bit about the role:

• Create and refine original recipes for pastries and desserts, focusing on new flavor profiles and innovative techniques.
• Prepare samples for taste tests and sensory panels, analyzing feedback to improve recipes and ensure consistent quality.
• Stay informed on current dessert trends, consumer preferences, and competitor products to guide new product development and menu innovation.
• Adapt recipes for mass production, ensuring operational feasibility and consistency in a larger manufacturing environment.
• Consider ingredient costs, nutritional content, and shelf life when formulating new products.
• Establish product specifications, standard operating procedures, and detailed documentation for recipes and production processes.
• Ensure new products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards during mass production.
• Work with marketing teams, chefs, and production staff to bring new pastry products to market.

Ideal candidate

• A strong foundation in baking and pastry arts, including advanced decorating skills.
• Exceptional ability to taste, analyse, and describe flavors and textures to evaluate products.
• Precision in recipe formulation, ingredient measurement, and product assembly.

Salary package

USD 4000 - 5000 + flights, medical and visa