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About Shangri-La Jeddah

Shangri-La Jeddah is located on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the Red Sea. The hotel features interiors that reflect the sea and beaches, with floor-to-ceiling windows. It offers a Kids Club and various dining concepts.

The Role: Executive Pastry Chef

Shangri-La Hotel in Jeddah is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef for a full-time position. This role involves managing pastry operations, developing menus, and ensuring compliance with hygiene and company standards. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in a similar capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all pastry operations and preparation, ensuring compliance with Food & Beverage policies, standards, and procedures.
• Create and execute pastry menus.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and hygiene standards.
• Maintain standards for purchasing, receiving, and food storage.
• Administer department policies fairly and consistently.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs of the pastry kitchen to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Shangri-La Hotel standards.
• Participate in hotel promotional activities, including cooking demonstrations, media events, and guest interactions.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop seasonal and special event menus, incorporating new techniques and trends.
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the pastry department, including staff scheduling, inventory control, and budget management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar capacity.
• Proven track record of creating visually appealing and innovative pastries, desserts, and confections.
• Extensive knowledge of various pastry and bakery techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Ability to develop and create unique pastries, desserts, and confections for various hotel outlets, including restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.

Application Process

Salary details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.