Executive Pastry Chef

Job description

You will work at the employer Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Riyadh Minhal preparing exquisite pastries and desserts for a premium guest experience. Design innovative dessert menus aligned with trends and guest preferences. Prepare a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and breads with top quality and attractive presentation. Monitor ingredient and finished product quality to ensure consistency and excellence. Supervise and train junior pastry staff, guiding skill development. Assist in inventory management, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations. Collaborate with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to coordinate dessert offerings and events. Create customized desserts for special occasions such as weddings and banquets. Stay updated on pastry trends, techniques, and best practices to enhance the program.

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in pastry arts
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a high‑end restaurant or hotel pastry kitchen
• Proficient in innovative dessert menu development
• Proficient in preparing pastries, desserts, and breads
• Proficient in quality control of ingredients and final products
• Proficient in training and leading junior pastry staff
• Proficient in inventory management, ordering, and food cost control
• Proficient in health, safety, and hygiene compliance
• Proficient in collaborating with the Executive Chef and kitchen team
• Proficient in creating customized desserts for special events

Skills