Pastry Junior Sous Chef x1 - (Global Italian Restaurant Group)

An established Global Italian Restaurant Group is preparing for the opening of its concept in Riyadh and is seeking a Pastry Junior Sous Chef to support the pastry leadership team. This role is suited to a technically strong pastry professional with a solid grounding in Italian pastry traditions and a disciplined, detail-oriented approach. The venue operates to classic Italian standards, with a strong emphasis on consistency, presentation, and precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Pastry Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations and service execution
• Prepare and execute Italian pastry items in line with established recipes and brand standards
• Oversee mise-en-place, production schedules, and quality control within the pastry section
• Ensure all desserts meet consistency, portioning, and presentation requirements
• Assist with training and supervising commis and junior pastry staff
• Maintain strict adherence to hygiene, food safety, and HACCP standards
• Contribute to stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
• Support pre-opening preparation and ongoing operational excellence

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a professional pastry kitchen, ideally within Italian or European cuisine
• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or equivalent role preferred
• Strong technical pastry skills with attention to detail and structure
• Experience in high-volume or premium dining environments advantageous
• Good English skills
• Knowledge of international food safety and hygiene standards
• Calm, organised, and able to perform under pressure
• Candidates must be available to start 1 February 2026 (or shortly thereafter)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: SAR 8,000 per month
• Accommodation provided
• Duty meals while on shift
• Medical insurance
• Uniform provided
• Annual flight ticket

We appreciate your interest in this vacancy. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only candidates selected to move to the next stage of the recruitment process can be contacted. Radiant does not charge any fee to candidates – all costs are always covered by the client.