Chef Dessert Product Development

About the Role

Rgheeb is seeking a Chef Dessert Product Development to join its culinary team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves conceptualizing, developing, and refining a range of dessert offerings to meet customer preferences and align with brand identity and market trends. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong understanding of dessert techniques and flavor pairing.

Role Overview

The Chef Dessert Product Development will work closely with other chefs and product managers to create innovative desserts. This position requires a creative approach to dessert development, a focus on quality, and the ability to ensure consistency in production. The role also involves training kitchen staff and staying informed about industry innovations.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and develop new dessert recipes that align with market trends and customer preferences.
• Test and refine dessert recipes to ensure quality, taste, and presentation standards are met.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create seasonal dessert menus and special offerings.
• Oversee the production of desserts, ensuring consistency and quality across all batches.
• Provide training and guidance to kitchen staff on dessert preparation techniques and presentation.
• Stay updated on industry trends, flavor profiles, and dessert innovations to enhance product offerings.
• Manage ingredient inventory and sourcing for dessert production, ensuring high-quality ingredients are used.
• Collaborate with marketing to promote new dessert products through engaging campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety standards and regulations in dessert preparation and production.
• Maintain an organized and clean work environment within the dessert preparation area.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience of 10+ years as a Pastry Chef, Dessert Chef, or in a similar role with a focus on dessert product development.
• Strong knowledge of various dessert techniques, flavor profiles, and presentation skills.
• Creative mindset with the ability to innovate and develop unique dessert concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for quality in dessert preparation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and provide effective training to staff.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training in pastry arts is preferred.
• Familiarity with industry trends in desserts and confections is a plus.

Work Environment

This role operates within a creative kitchen environment, requiring collaboration with culinary and product management teams. The position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time commitment.

Application Process

Rgheeb invites qualified candidates to apply for this position. The salary for this role will be discussed during the interview process.