About the Role
Delta Hotels and Resorts is seeking a skilled and experienced Pastry Chef to join our culinary team in Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time, non-management position and a vital part of our Food and Beverage operations, with a focus on delivering exceptional quality and presentation in our pastry offerings. The Pastry Chef will play a key role in maintaining high standards for food preparation, presentation, and kitchen management.
As part of the Delta Hotels by Marriott family, we are committed to providing a seamless travel experience by focusing on the essential needs of modern travelers. We pride ourselves on being warm, intuitive, and authentic, allowing our guests to focus on what matters most to them. Joining Delta Hotels means becoming part of a global team that values purposeful service and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and kitchen staff.
- Determine food presentation standards and create decorative food displays.
- Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food items for serving.
- Monitor food quantities prepared to meet demand and minimize waste.
- Inform Food and Beverage staff of daily specials and any out-of-stock items.
- Prepare special meals or substitute items upon request.
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Provide cooks with ingredients and prepared items needed for their workstations.
- Monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels of kitchen supplies and food products.
- Maintain kitchen records for food safety program and food tracking.
- Ensure the quality of all food items and report to the manager if any product does not meet specifications.
- Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching staff.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety and security rules.
- Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to the manager.
- Complete all required safety training and certifications.
- Ensure that uniforms and personal appearance are clean and professional at all times.
- Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
- Respond promptly and courteously to guest needs.
- Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and support team to achieve common goals.
- Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards for all culinary creations.
- Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A degree from a technical, vocational, or culinary school in a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience in pastry or culinary arts.
- At least two years of supervisory experience within a kitchen environment.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in food and beverage preparation and presentation.
- Strong culinary skills, particularly in pastry arts.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and practices.
- Effective team supervision and leadership abilities.
- Experience in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching staff.
- Understanding and adherence to company policies and safety and security procedures.
- Commitment to maintaining a professional appearance.
- Maintaining confidentiality and protecting company assets.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Clear communication and professional language.
- Ability to foster positive working relationships and encourage teamwork.
- Dedication to meeting quality expectations and standards.
- Physical ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
- Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
Job and Location Details
This is a full-time, non-management position. The work location is 3243 Al Salam Street, Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia, 23613. The region is Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia, and the city is Jeddah and Makkah. The required experience ranges from 5-10 years.
