Join a leading and well-established fast-food brand in Saudi Arabia, recognized for delivering high-quality dining experiences across the Kingdom.
As an Executive Pastry Chef, who is leading our pastry department, specializing in contemporary and traditional Asian pastries and desserts. The ideal candidate will combine mastery of classic pastry techniques with deep expertise in Asian flavor profiles, ingredients, and presentation styles (including but not limited to Japanese, French-Asian fusion, Taiwanese, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asian desserts).
Key Accountabilities
- Design and create innovative, seasonal, and visually appealing pastry menus for all outlets and events.
- Stay current with pastry trends, techniques, and emerging culinary innovations to bring fresh ideas.
- Ensure all pastry products meet the standards for taste, presentation, and consistency.
- Oversee the storage, handling, and presentation of pastry items to ensure food safety and hygiene protocols are strictly followed.
- Conduct regular quality checks to maintain high standards in every aspect of pastry production.
- Manage the pastry department’s budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and controlling food costs without compromising quality.
- Monitor inventory, ordering, and procurement of pastry ingredients and equipment to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Analyze sales reports and forecast demand to ensure the correct quantity of products is prepared.
- Lead, train, and motivate the pastry team, ensuring high performance and adherence to quality standards.
- Develop and execute training programs to enhance the skills of pastry chefs and kitchen staff.
- Schedule, supervise, and evaluate team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Consistently deliver exceptional pastry experiences that exceed guest expectations, ensuring that all offerings reflect the standards of the company.
- Enforce and adhere to strict health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen to comply with all sanitation standards and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–10 years of professional pastry experience, with at least 3–4 years in a leadership role (Executive Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, or Pastry Sous Chef) within high-end restaurants, luxury hotels, or specialized premium Asian bakeries.
- Exceptional grasp of food costing, inventory control, kitchen operations, P&L analysis and high-volume supply chain logistics.
- Proven, deep expertise in Asian pastry techniques (e.g., mochi making, laminated doughs for Asian breads, delicate sponge cakes, chiffon techniques, and modern Asian-French fusion presentation).
- Mastery of avant-garde pastry techniques, chocolate work, sugar work, and high-volume production logistics.
- A collaborative mentor who thrives under pressure, possesses excellent communication skills, and fosters a positive kitchen culture.
- Culinary arts degree or professional pastry certification is highly preferred.
- Fluent in English.
