Pastry Chef

Position Overview

Rosewood AMAALA, part of the ultra-luxury Red Sea Global destination, is seeking a highly creative and experienced Pastry Chef to join our pre-opening leadership team. This role will oversee the entire pastry and bakery operations, crafting innovative desserts, breads, and confections that embody Rosewood’s A Sense of Place philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pastry and bakery operations across the resort.
• Design and execute seasonal menus featuring innovative desserts, pastries, and breads.
• Ensure excellence in taste, texture, and presentation of all pastry items.
• Train, mentor, and inspire the pastry team to deliver high-quality results.
• Manage production schedules, inventory, and cost control within the pastry department.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Play a key role in pre-opening activities including recruitment, training, and procurement of pastry equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of pastry experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role within a luxury hotel or resort.
• Pre-opening experience in ultra-luxury or lifestyle brands strongly preferred.
• Expertise in both modern and classical pastry techniques.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to innovate and create memorable dining experiences.
• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.