Pastry Chef
AccorHotel
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Posted on 30 Mar
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead, strategize, and oversee all pastry and bakery production across multiple outlets, high volume banqueting, outside catering, and special events
Design and execute innovative, brand defining dessert concepts, afternoon teas, wedding cakes, chocolate and sugar showpieces, and VIP amenities tailored to a luxury clientele.
Uphold uncompromising standards of taste, texture, presentation, and consistency, with regular tastings and quality audits.
Drive menu engineering and product development, balancing creativity, guest expectations, and commercial objectives (food cost, profitability, and sustainability).
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of pastry chefs, bakers, chocolatiers, and cake decorators, building a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning
Plan and manage production schedules, manpower, and workflow to support simultaneous large scale events, peak occupancies, and complex service periods
Implement and monitor HACCP and all health, safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures, ensuring full compliance with international and brand standards
Oversee purchasing, inventory, and proper storage of all pastry ingredients and supplies, optimizing cost, quality, and waste control
Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, F&B leadership, Banquet operations, and Marketing on concepts, promotions, photoshoots, and brand signature experiences.
Represent the pastry department at management meetings and, when required, in front of VIP guests, media, and partners as a culinary ambassador for the hotel
Desired Candidate Profile
Diploma or degree in Culinary / Pastry Arts, Baking & Pastry, or Hotel & Restaurant Management from a recognized institution; advanced training in chocolate, sugar art, and modern pastry techniques is strongly preferred.
Minimum 8 10 years of professional pastry experience, including at least 3 5 years in a senior leadership role (Executive Pastry Chef / Head Pastry) within luxury or flagship 5 star hotels, resorts, or fine dining groups
Proven record managing multi outlet operations and high volume banqueting (conferences, weddings, VIP and royal events) alongside la carte and buffet services
Demonstrated excellence in:
- Classic and contemporary pastry and bakery
- Viennoiserie and artisan breads
- Chocolate tempering, bonbons, and high end chocolate d cor
- Wedding cake design, cake d cor and celebration cakes
- Modern, on trend plating and buffet presentation
Strong experience with Arabic, Mediterranean, Levantine, and international desserts, including Saudi and regional specialties, with the ability to adapt to local and global trends.
Solid expertise in food cost control, menu engineering, budgeting, waste management, and productivity optimization
Proven leadership capabilities: recruitment, training, performance management, coaching, scheduling, and succession planning for a diverse pastry brigade
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively with culinary, F&B, and service teams and to perform under pressure while maintaining flawless standards
HACCP / food safety certification and deep knowledge of international hygiene and safety regulations.
Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage. Well, presented, highly professional, and confident in guest facing and media situations
Company Industry
- Hotels
- Hospitality
Department / Functional Area
- Chefs
- F&B
- Housekeeping
- Front Desk
Keywords
- Pastry Chef
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AccorHotel
Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.
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