Description

Job Overview

ATYAAFCO Food Industries, based in Riyadh, is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead their pastry production team. This leadership role involves managing the daily production schedule, maintaining quality standards, and optimizing workflow within a central kitchen environment focused on chilled and frozen desserts.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will oversee the entire pastry production operation. Key duties include:

• Leading and supervising the pastry team to ensure efficient and timely production
• Planning daily production tasks and organizing shift schedules
• Ensuring strict adherence to standard recipes by weight to maintain consistency and quality
• Monitoring waste levels and managing cost control efforts
• Collaborating closely with quality control and supply chain departments to streamline processes and meet standards

Required Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate must have at least 7 years of experience crafting pastries and desserts, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role within a central kitchen or food production facility rather than a restaurant. Expertise in chilled and frozen desserts such as cakes, cheesecakes, tiramisu, mousses, and creams is essential.

Applicants should have strong experience scaling recipes for large volume production while minimizing waste. A solid understanding of food safety practices is necessary, and possession of a HACCP certificate is considered a valuable asset.

Flexibility to work evening and night shifts is required to meet production demands. Additionally, the ability to lead a multinational team is important; knowledge of Hindi, Urdu, or Bengali languages is a plus.

Requirements

• Saudi nationals or expatriates holding a transferable iqama are eligible to apply
• Proven leadership skills in a food production environment
• Strong organizational and communication capabilities
• Commitment to maintaining food safety and operational standards

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV along with photos showcasing their pastry work. Applications should be emailed to atyaafco26@gmail.com with the subject line “Head Pastry Chef” for consideration.