Cluster Executive Pastry Chef - Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea
On-siteUmluj, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Oversee daily pastry and bakery operations across two Red Sea resorts, including restaurants, lounges, banquets, in-room dining, and retail points. Develop standard recipes and presentation guidelines while managing budgets, food costs, and labor targets. Lead a team of chefs, bakers, and decorators through mentorship, scheduling, and succession planning. Drive innovation in dessert creation, collaborate on menu engineering, and source premium ingredients sustainably. Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards while engaging guests for feedback. Align pastry offerings with the luxury brand identities of Raffles and Fairmont through strategic menu development and seasonal showcases.
Required Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts / Pastry & Bakery or equivalent certification from a recognized culinary institution
- Minimum of 10 years of 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
- Business and financial acumen
- Team builder and mentor
- Strong sense of aesthetics and attention to detail
- Adaptability and cultural sensitivity
- Fluent in English
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Arabic is an asset
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