Pastry Chef (Pre-Opening) - DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh Olaya North

Hilton; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks – Go Hilton travel

Paid parental leave

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead daily pastry production for our hotel outlets and banquets, crafting breads, pastries, and desserts to the highest standards.

You will supervise a pastry team, ensure quality, presentation, and food safety, and collaborate on seasonal menu development to elevate the guest experience. The role offers opportunities to showcase creativity within a world-class hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pastry production in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to manage inventory and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day pastry operations and ensure quality and efficiency.
• Produce breads, rolls, breakfast pastries, and desserts.
• Create new pastry recipes and seasonal menus.
• Decorate pastries with creativity and maintain presentation standards.
• Manage inventory and proper storage for freshness.
• Supervise and develop the pastry team with coaching.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.

Skills

Pastry

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Pastry Chef, you’re not just managing the hotel’s daily pastry production – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day pastry operations: Oversee the preparation, execution, and presentation of pastries and desserts while ensuring quality and efficiency
• Produce high-quality pastries: Prepare breads, rolls, breakfast pastries, and desserts following standard recipes for restaurants and banquets
• Enhance menu offerings: Create and implement new pastry recipes and seasonal menus to elevate the dining experience
• Ensure quality and presentation: Decorate pastries and cakes with creativity and precision, maintaining high presentation standards
• Manage product inventory: Maintain an adequate supply of prepared products and ensure proper storage for freshness and quality
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

About The Team

How We’ll Help You Thrive

Benefits

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.