Head Chef (Sweet Section – Arabic/Oriental Sweets)

To lead and manage the production of traditional Arabic sweets such as mamoul, baklava, kunafa, basbousa, halwa, and other regional delicacies, ensuring authentic taste, consistency, and high-quality presentation for retail, catering, and special events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily production of Arabic sweets, ensuring adherence to traditional recipes and company quality standards.
• Develop new varieties and innovative presentations while preserving authenticity.
• Supervise and train sweet makers and assistants in preparation, shaping, baking, and finishing techniques.
• Monitor ingredient quality (nuts, syrups, ghee, pastry sheets, etc.) to maintain premium standards.
• Ensure all products meet taste, portion, and presentation consistency.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and supplies specific to oriental sweets.
• Enforce hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP compliance in the sweet section.
• Plan production schedules to meet seasonal demands (Ramadan, Eid, weddings, corporate orders).
• Work closely with the Production Manager to optimize costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with catering teams for large-scale sweet orders and festive assortments.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or extensive experience in Arabic sweet production.
• 5–7 years of proven experience in oriental sweets (mamoul, baklava, kunafa, etc.), with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in dough handling, nut preparation, sugar syrups, and baking techniques unique to Arabic desserts.
• Strong organizational and people management skills.
• Creativity and knowledge of regional variations of Arabic sweets.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and HACCP implementation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent