Junior Pastry Sous Chef Needed In Al Khobar

Job Summary

Job Details

• Location: Al Khobar Eastern Province Saudi Arabia
• Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Department: Back of House (Reporting to the Head Chef / Head Pastry Chef)
• Compensation: 7000 SAR Monthly

About the Opportunity We are exclusively partnering with an exquisite casual neighbourhood dining destination in Al Khobar where French Riviera spirit meets everyday city life. Known for exceptional food warm hospitality and executing simple things beautifully this upscale kitchen is looking for a driven pastry professional to bring quiet excellence and creativity to their pastry section.

The Role As a Junior Pastry Sous Chef you will support the Head Pastry Chef in managing the pastry section. You will take ownership of daily productionranging from delicate viennoiserie to refined plated dessertswhile maintaining uncompromising quality developing the junior team and confidently stepping up to lead the section when needed.

Your Profile & Experience

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of dedicated pastry experience with at least 2 to 3 years serving as a Chef de Partie Pastry or senior pastry cook within a fine dining or upscale restaurant setting.
• Technical Foundation: Deep hands-on knowledge of viennoiserie doughs creams chocolate work and fillings alongside a strict understanding of shelf life storage protocols and allergen controls.
• Traits: Precise creative and quietly excellent. You are cost-aware and focused on consistency.
• Language: English fluency is mandatory. Additional skills in French or another European language are highly advantageous.

Core Responsibilities

• Pastry Techniques: Execute classic and contemporary pastry techniques with precision care and a highly refined eye for presentation.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Actively participate in motivating and developing the pastry team maintain discipline during busy services and lead the section with confidence in the Head Pastry Chefs absence.
• Production & Storage: Plan daily production rigorously monitor shelf life maintain strict FIFO and labeling standards and flawlessly execute freezing and defrosting procedures.
• Hygiene & Quality: Ensure every item leaving the section meets strict standards for taste texture and visual appeal while keeping the workspace clean safe and fully compliant.
• Cost & Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels manage portion controls and minimize waste ensuring premium quality is maintained without losing sight of food costs.

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