Sous Chef (Pastry Speciality) - Kitchen - Jumeirah Jabal Omar Hotel

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand in Saudi Arabia seeks a Sous Chef specializing in pastries to assist with high-quality culinary production. Responsibilities include supporting the Executive Chef, managing staff training, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and extensive experience in pastry techniques. The role offers an attractive salary in SAR and various employee benefits, making it ideal for high performers looking to excel in luxury hospitality.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates

Excellent leave and health care package

Flights home

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef in reputable hotel or fine-dining.
• Knowledge in baking, chocolate work, and dessert presentation.
• Commitment to hygiene and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in pastry production standards.
• Manage staff training for pastry section.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of pastry techniques

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

About Jumeirah & The Hotel

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise.

Its award‑winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world‑class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

About Jumeirah Jabal Omar

Located just minutes from Masjid Al Haram, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah offers a seamless blend of comfort, connectivity, and Arabian hospitality in the heart of the Holy City. Spread across four towers, the hotel features a range of dining venues, retail outlets, a gym, executive lounge and meeting spaces. Guests can enjoy views of the Grand Mosque and a culinary offering that spans Mediterranean, Persian, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cuisines.

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for Sous Chef (Pastry Speciality) for Culinary Department to join Jumeirah Group.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Assist the Executive Chef / Pastry Chef de Cuisine in setting service and pastry production standards in full compliance with the Group’s policies, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Communicate any issues arising within the pastry section to the Executive Sous Chef and follow all further instructions to ensure timely resolution and smooth operation of the pastry kitchen.
• Support the Executive Chef / Pastry Chef de Cuisine in developing new pastry and dessert menu items to ensure offerings remain seasonal, innovative, and crafted using premium ingredients.
• Manage and coordinate staff training within the pastry section, maintaining an active training plan for each team member and ensuring all learned practices are consistently implemented.
• Implement approved departmental policies, processes, and procedures within the pastry kitchen, providing clear guidance to subordinates and monitoring their adherence to ensure consistent, high‑quality production and service standards.
• Motivate pastry team members and contribute to identifying opportunities for improvement, including participation in initiatives focused on best practices, enhanced efficiency, and productivity within the pastry operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health, Safety, and Environment regulations to support the delivery of world‑class and luxurious hospitality services in accordance with Jumeirah Group standards.
• Ensure that the designated pastry section, equipment, and utensils are always maintained in a clean, hygienic, and organized condition in line with the restaurant and food safety requirements.

About You

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

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a similar Pastry Chef role within a reputable hotel, bakery, or fine‑dining establishment.
• In-depth knowledge of classic and modern pastry techniques, including baking, chocolate work, dough preparation, and dessert presentation.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, pastry production methods, and temperature‑sensitive preparations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining exceptional quality, precision, and consistency.
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to hygiene, food safety, and proper kitchen sanitation practices.

Desired

• Preferred to be experienced in luxury hospitality.
• Previous experience in a similar role highly regarded.

About the Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Saudi Riyals (SAR), the local currency of the KSA.

In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.