Executive Pastry Chef - Asian Restaurant | Saudi Arabia
On-siteCairo, Cairo, Egypt
Job Summary
Design and create innovative, seasonal pastry menus for all outlets and events while staying current with emerging culinary innovations. Oversee storage, handling, and presentation to ensure food safety, conduct regular quality checks, and manage the department's budget and inventory. Lead, train, and motivate the pastry team through scheduled supervision and evaluation programs to maintain high performance. Analyze sales reports to forecast demand and ensure correct product preparation. Enforce strict health and safety regulations and maintain kitchen cleanliness to comply with sanitation standards. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5–10 years of pastry experience with 3–4 years in leadership, and mastery of Asian flavor profiles and avant-garde techniques.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field
- Minimum of 5–10 years of professional pastry experience
- At least 3–4 years in a leadership role (Executive Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, or Pastry Sous Chef)
- Experience within high-end restaurants, luxury hotels, or specialized premium Asian bakeries
- Exceptional grasp of food costing, inventory control, kitchen operations, P&L analysis and high-volume supply chain logistics
- Proven, deep expertise in Asian pastry techniques (e.g., mochi making, laminated doughs for Asian breads, delicate sponge cakes, chiffon techniques, and modern Asian-French fusion presentation)
- Mastery of avant-garde pastry techniques, chocolate work, sugar work, and high-volume production logistics
- A collaborative mentor who thrives under pressure
- Possesses excellent communication skills
- Fosters a positive kitchen culture
- Fluent in English
Desired Qualifications
- Culinary arts degree or professional pastry certification
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