Pastry Chef
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Job Location:
Al Khobar - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Lead strategize and oversee all pastry and bakery production across multiple outlets highvolume banqueting outside catering and special events
- Design and execute innovative branddefining dessert concepts afternoon teas wedding cakes chocolate and sugar showpieces and VIP amenities tailored to a luxury clientele.
- Uphold uncompromising standards of taste texture presentation and consistency with regular tastings and quality audits.
- Drive menu engineering and product development balancing creativity guest expectations and commercial objectives (food cost profitability and sustainability).
- Lead mentor and inspire a team of pastry chefs bakers chocolatiers and cake decorators building a culture of excellence innovation and continuous learning
- Plan and manage production schedules manpower and workflow to support simultaneous largescale events peak occupancies and complex service periods
- Implement and monitor HACCP and all health safety sanitation and hygiene procedures ensuring full compliance with international and brand standards
- Oversee purchasing inventory and proper storage of all pastry ingredients and supplies optimizing cost quality and waste control
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef F&B leadership Banquet operations and Marketing on concepts promotions photoshoots and brandsignature experiences.
- Represent the pastry department at management meetings and when required in front of VIP guests media and partners as a culinary ambassador for the hotel
Qualifications :
- Diploma or degree in Culinary / Pastry Arts Baking & Pastry or Hotel & Restaurant Management from a recognized institution; advanced training in chocolate sugar art and modern pastry techniques is strongly preferred.
- Minimum 810 years of professional pastry experience including at least 35 years in a senior leadership role (Executive Pastry Chef / Head Pastry) within luxury or flagship 5star hotels resorts or finedining groups
- Proven record managing multioutlet operations and highvolume banqueting (conferences weddings VIP and royal events) alongside à la carte and buffet services
- Demonstrated excellence in:
- Classic and contemporary pastry and bakery
- Viennoiserie and artisan breads
- Chocolate tempering bonbons and highend chocolate décor
- Wedding cake design cake décor and celebration cakes
- Modern ontrend plating and buffet presentation
- Strong experience with Arabic Mediterranean Levantine and international desserts including Saudi and regional specialties with the ability to adapt to local and global trends.
- Solid expertise in foodcost control menu engineering budgeting waste management and productivity optimization
- Proven leadership capabilities: recruitment training performance management coaching scheduling and succession planning for a diverse pastry brigade
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively with culinary F&B and service teams and to perform under pressure while maintaining flawless standards
- HACCP / food safety certification and deep knowledge of international hygiene and safety regulations.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage. Wellpresented highly professional and confident in guestfacing and media situations
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a com ... View more
