Head Pastry Chef Premium Upscale Café Concept

About the Role

The Career Nest is seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef for a full-time position in Al Khobar, Eastern Region. This role involves leading the pastry and bakery operations for a new premium upscale café concept. The Head Pastry Chef will be responsible for defining the venue's identity through craftsmanship, precision, and innovation, combining technical mastery with operational discipline and a creative vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry and bakery production, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to international luxury standards.
• Lead and mentor the pastry team, managing daily operations and maintaining high-performance standards.
• Contribute to menu development, product innovation, and cost control strategies.
• Train, schedule, and develop junior chefs while fostering a collaborative and disciplined kitchen culture.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5–8 years of professional pastry experience, with 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.

Required Skills

• Ability to lead and mentor a team with clarity and high-performance standards.
• Capability to contribute to the creation and evolution of refined pastry and bakery menus aligned with brand identity.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with senior culinary leadership on tastings, seasonal launches, and product innovation.
• Awareness of international pastry trends and the ability to apply them thoughtfully.
• Composure and authority during peak production periods.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Al Khobar, Eastern Region, and involves working in a dynamic, high-volume environment focused on premium culinary standards.