Head Pastry Chef - Premium Café Concept

About the role

A premium café concept in Al Khobar is seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead its pastry and bakery operations. The role shapes the venue's identity through craftsmanship, precision and innovation, overseeing production, leading the team and contributing to menu development, product innovation and cost control.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry and bakery production, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment with international luxury standards
• Lead and mentor the team, train and schedule junior chefs, and maintain composure during peak production
• Contribute to refined pastry and bakery menus and collaborate with senior culinary leadership on tastings, seasonal launches and product innovation
• Manage food cost, portion control and waste reduction; oversee inventory, suppliers and purchasing
• Keep production schedules organised and aligned with daily business needs
• Enforce food safety, hygiene and local regulatory standards and maintain high standards of flavour, texture and presentation

Required profile

• Minimum 5-8 years of professional pastry experience, including at least 2-3 years in a leadership role in a premium patisserie, fine dining restaurant or upscale café
• Proven expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie and baked goods
• Experience managing production planning in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

What we offer

• Staff discounts across the international hospitality group and sister companies
• An attractive reward scheme programme
• 2 days off per week and 30 days annual leave
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• A leadership role in an expanding international concept with opportunities for future mobility and growth