Head Pastry & Bakery Chef New Premium Concept Opening

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منذ ساعتين تقريبا

	نوع العقد	دوام كامل
	طبيعة الوظيفة	بالموقع
	الموقع	الخبر

وصف الوظيفة

About the Role

The Career Nest is seeking a Head Pastry & Bakery Chef for a new premium café concept opening in Al Khobar, Eastern Region. This full-time role is central to establishing the venue's identity through pastry and bakery operations, focusing on craftsmanship, precision, and innovation. The position requires a leader who combines technical mastery with operational discipline and a refined creative vision.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all pastry and bakery production, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to international luxury standards.
Lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and contribute to menu development and product innovation.
Manage food cost, portion control, and waste reduction to optimize profitability.
Oversee inventory, supplier coordination, and purchasing to maintain ingredient quality and operational efficiency.
Ensure production schedules are organized and aligned with daily business needs.
Maintain meticulous attention to detail in flavor, texture, and visual presentation.
Enforce strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and local regulatory standards.

Leadership and Team Development

Lead and mentor the pastry team with clear structure and high-performance standards.
Train, schedule, and develop junior chefs while fostering a collaborative and disciplined kitchen culture.
Maintain composure and authority during peak production periods.

Menu Development and Brand Alignment

Contribute to the creation and evolution of refined pastry and bakery menus aligned with the brand identity.
Collaborate with senior culinary leadership on tastings, seasonal launches, and product innovation.
Stay informed of international pastry trends and apply them to enhance the concept.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 5–10 years of professional pastry experience, including at least 2–3 years in a leadership role within a premium patisserie, fine dining restaurant, or upscale café concept.
Proven expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie, and baked goods, with strong attention to flavor balance, texture, and presentation.
Experience managing production planning in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.