Pastry Sous Chef (Start AUG-SEP 2024)

Job Title: Pastry Sous Chef

Place of Work: Laysen Valley, Riyadh

Deployment / Start Date: August - September 2024

Monthly Salary: SAR 5,000++ OR SAR 6,800 (Full package / All in)

++ FREE Duty Meal, Shared Accommodation and Transportation to and from work

Company Profile : We are a multi-award-winning, high-end cafe renowned for its exceptional coffee, exquisite pastries, and unparalleled service. We are dedicated to providing our discerning clientele with a truly luxurious and memorable cafe experience. Our commitment to quality and innovation has earned us numerous accolades and a loyal following.

Job Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. The Pastry Sous Chef will play a pivotal role in overseeing the pastry kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality, and assisting in menu development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pastry, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for creating exquisite desserts and baked goods.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the daily production of all pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring adherence to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines. Monitor and maintain consistent quality across all pastry items.
• Collaborate with the Head Pastry Chef to develop new and innovative dessert offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and trends while maintaining the restaurant's culinary style.
• Manage inventory levels of pastry ingredients, ensuring proper rotation, minimizing waste, and maintaining accurate records.
• Place orders for pastry ingredients and supplies, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective purchasing. Monitor and control food costs for the pastry section, ensuring profitability while maintaining quality standards.
• Supervise and mentor pastry staff, providing guidance, training, and support to enhance their skills and knowledge. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in the pastry kitchen, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Assist in planning and executing pastry menus for special events and catering orders, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional quality.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory management, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications :

• Will be ready and available to start by August - September 2024
• Can speak English well, and Arabic (preferred)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or equivalent role in a high-volume, upscale restaurant or bakery.
• Strong pastry skills, including baking, decorating, and plating. Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• In-depth knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and flavor pairings. Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training with a focus on pastry is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ﷼5,000.00 - ﷼6,800.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• IMPORTANT: THIS RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN IS FOR OUR SOON TO OPEN LUXURY CAFE IN LAYSEN VALLEY, RIYADH. IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE AND READY TO JOIN OUR COMPANY BY AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2024, YOU MAY PROCEED WITH YOUR APPLICATION BY ANSWERING ALL THE PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS BELOW. INCOMPLETE OR NO ANSWER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONTACTED. ENGLISH CV WITH A PHOTO IS REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE. NO PHOTO, NO INTERVIEW.
• Will you be ready or available to join our company by August - September 2024? Yes or No?
• In which country are you currently located?
• Which country are you from? (Nationality)
• What is your age right now?
• Did you work for a HOTEL or FINE DINING restaurant in any GCC country before? Yes or No? If Yes, in which country and what was your position?
• Do you speak and understand conversational Arabic? Yes or No?
• Have you read and confirm the job description that we mentioned for this role? Yes or No?
• How much is the MINIMUM monthly salary that you will accept for this role if our company will give FREE duty meal, shared accommodation and transportation? SAR __ __ __
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