Rising Pastry Sous Chef – Viennoiserie & Desserts Lead

The Career Nest; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Career Nest is partnering with an upscale Al Khobar pastry kitchen seeking a Junior Pastry Sous Chef to support the Head Pastry Chef and own daily pastry production. You will oversee viennoiserie, desserts and plating, ensuring quality and consistency in a fine dining setting.

We seek a precise, creative pastry professional with 3–5 years of pastry work and strong English skills. Leadership experience and cost awareness are valued as you mentor the team and maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of dedicated pastry experience, with at least 2 to 3 years serving as a Chef de Partie Pastry or senior pastry cook within a fine dining or upscale restaurant setting.
• Technical Foundation: Deep, hands‑on knowledge of viennoiserie, doughs, creams, chocolate work, and fillings, with strong shelf life, storage and allergen controls.
• Traits: Precise, creative, and quietly excellent. Cost‑aware and focused on consistency.
• Language: English fluency is mandatory; French or another European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pastry Techniques: Execute classic and contemporary pastry techniques with precision and presentation.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Motivate and develop the pastry team and cover leadership in the Head Pastry Chef's absence.
• Production & Storage: Plan daily production, monitor shelf life, enforce FIFO and labeling, manage freezing/defrosting.
• Hygiene & Quality: Ensure items meet taste, texture and visual standards; maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Cost & Inventory Control: Monitor stock, control portions and minimize waste while preserving quality.

Skills

English fluency

Pastry experience

Fine dining

Leadership

Job description

The Career Nest is partnering with an upscale Al Khobar pastry kitchen seeking a Junior Pastry Sous Chef to support the Head Pastry Chef and own daily pastry production. You will oversee viennoiserie, desserts and plating, ensuring quality and consistency in a fine dining setting.

We seek a precise, creative pastry professional with 3–5 years of pastry work and strong English skills. Leadership experience and cost awareness are valued as you mentor the team and maintain high standards.