Cluster Executive Pastry Chef

Job description

Raffles & Fairmont Red Sea, part of the Kingdom's groundbreaking Red Sea Project, features 361 rooms, 11 distinct dining concepts, an overwater restaurant with Red Sea and mangrove views, and a spa. Reporting to the Cluster Executive Chef, the Cluster Executive Pastry Chef leads pastry and bakery operations across all restaurants, lounges, banquets, in‑room dining, and retail points at both properties. Responsibilities include strategic menu development, team leadership, quality assurance, and cross‑department collaboration to maintain excellence, creativity, and consistency.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts/Pastry & Bakery or equivalent certification
• minimum of 10 years progressive experience in luxury hotels or resorts
• at least 5 years in a senior pastry leadership role
• advanced skills in pastry, chocolate, confectionery, viennoiserie, and artistic presentation
• proven experience managing multiple outlets or properties within a luxury or cluster environment
• strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• strategic and operational leadership experience
• business and financial acumen
• ability to build and mentor teams
• strong sense of aesthetics and attention to detail
• adaptability and cultural sensitivity
• fluent in English
• knowledge of Arabic is an asset

Skills