Job Title: Assistant Pastry Chef – Corporate Catering

Salary & Benefits:

USD 4,000/month
Accommodation
Transporation
Single status

Job Overview:
Our client, a prestigious luxury catering group in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a talented Assistant Pastry Chef to support large-scale corporate and contract catering operations, including services for banks, offices, B2B events, and institutional clients such as the army. The role requires a strong background in catering or banqueting operations and the ability to deliver consistent quality and creativity within high-volume pastry production. The successful candidate will assist the Pastry Executive Sous-Chef in managing pastry operations, ensuring efficiency, innovation, and excellence in every product.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Pastry Executive Sous-Chef in overseeing pastry production for corporate catering, large-scale events, and VIP functions.
Supervise day-to-day pastry operations, ensuring smooth workflow, consistent quality, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
Assist in leading, mentoring, and motivating a diverse pastry team to maintain productivity and skill development.
Contribute to menu planning, recipe standardization, and the creation of innovative yet practical pastry items suitable for large-scale catering.
Monitor production efficiency, portion control, and ingredient usage to optimize cost management and minimize waste.
Ensure all pastry products meet high presentation and quality standards, aligned with luxury brand expectations.
Work closely with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely supply of raw materials and effective stock management.
Uphold strict HACCP and food safety protocols across all pastry operations.
Collaborate with culinary and service teams to ensure smooth coordination for large-volume deliveries and catering events.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Proven experience as Assistant Pastry Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or Senior Pastry Chef in luxury hotels, large-scale catering, or banqueting environments.
Strong background in catering or contract catering operations (corporate, B2B, institutional, or government sectors).
Valid KSA driver’s license.
Diploma or degree in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or equivalent certification.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Excellent knowledge of international pastry trends, production methods, and quality standards.
Ability to manage time and resources effectively in a high-volume environment.
Commitment to hygiene, food safety, and operational excellence.
Creative mindset with the flexibility to adapt recipes and presentations to large-scale production.

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