Pastry Chef Sous Chef📣 إعلان

About the Role: Pastry Chef Sous Chef

SLS The Red Sea is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pastry Chef Sous Chef to lead its pastry and bakery operations. This full-time role is based in Tabuk, specifically serving the Umluj and Tabuk areas, and involves bringing creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation to all culinary experiences while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.

Role Overview

The Pastry Chef Sous Chef will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef to oversee pastry and bakery production across all culinary outlets, including signature dining, in-room dining, banqueting, and special events. This position is a hands-on leadership role, combining operational excellence with strategic thinking to ensure all pastry and dessert offerings reflect the distinctive style and premium standards of SLS The Red Sea. The role also involves mentoring and developing the pastry team.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry and bakery operations across various dining venues and events.
• Collaborate with senior chefs to develop innovative, seasonal, and sustainable pastry and dessert concepts.
• Ensure consistently high standards of preparation, presentation, flavor, and quality for all pastry and bakery products.
• Drive creativity and innovation through menu development, trend integration, guest feedback, and new culinary techniques.
• Oversee recipe development, adherence, portion control, and product consistency in line with brand standards.
• Manage pastry production planning and ensure efficient execution across all service periods.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, ordering, stock rotation, and resource utilization to support profitability and minimize waste.
• Ensure pastry equipment and work areas are maintained in safe, clean, and operational condition.
• Lead, train, coach, and motivate the pastry team, fostering a positive and high-performance kitchen culture.
• Support workforce planning, scheduling, task allocation, recruitment, onboarding, and performance development for team members.
• Maintain strict standards of hygiene, sanitation, food safety, and HACCP compliance.
• Collaborate with F&B, Front of House, Banqueting, Events, and outlet teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Support special dietary requirements, personalized guest requests, and VIP experiences.
• Liaise with Purchasing and Stores to ensure the availability and quality of pastry ingredients.
• Maintain a strong presence in the kitchen during service, providing guidance and support.
• Stay current with developments in pastry, bakery, dessert innovation, and luxury hospitality.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• A Degree or Diploma in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or Culinary Management is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in luxury hospitality, premium hotels, or high-end pastry and bakery operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role, such as Pastry Sous Chef or above.
• Proven expertise in advanced pastry techniques, bakery operations, dessert development, and culinary innovation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP standards, sanitation practices, and kitchen management systems.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire a diverse culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with exceptional attention to detail, quality, and deadlines.
• Excellent understanding of food cost, inventory management, waste reduction, and resource optimization.
• A creative and innovative mindset with a genuine passion for pastry, bakery, and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

About SLS The Red Sea

SLS The Red Sea is a luxury lifestyle destination on the Red Sea coast, part of Ennismore’s global portfolio. Known for redefining hospitality through striking design and elevated service, the resort features 150 impeccably designed keys, five dynamic Food & Beverage venues, and a luxurious spa sanctuary. SLS The Red Sea aims to offer a blend of indulgence, entertainment, and escape, fostering an environment where creativity and individuality are celebrated.