SAAD ELBANNA
Jeddah,saudi arabia
Summary
Creative Pastry Chef with talent for crafting innovative desserts that delight customers and boost sales. Skilled in creating unique recipes and leading pastry teams to improve productivity and quality. Recognised for transforming dessert menus and enhancing customer satisfaction in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sous Pastry Chef
voco Jeddah Gate – IHG Hotels
Jeddah
04.2025 - 11.2025
- - Leading pastry & bakery production for restaurants, IRD and banquets serving 1,200+ guests
- - Training and supervising 6–12 chefs
- - Designing seasonal menus aligned with IHG standards
- - Standardizing recipes/costing manuals
- - Managing inventory & reducing wastage by 18%
- - Full HACCP compliance
- - Supporting pre-opening: kitchen layout, workflow, equipment
Sous Pastry Chef
Hilton Makkah Convention Center
Makkah
01.2022 - 03.2025
- - Managed pastry for multiple outlets & large banquets
- - Produced buffets, wedding cakes, plated desserts
- - Increased buffet satisfaction score by 30%
- - Improved ordering & food cost systems
Pastry Chef
Mele Tropical
01.2021 - 01.2022
- - Led pastry for dine-in, takeaway & catering
- - Developed new dessert lines improving efficiency 20%
- Crafted an array of exquisite pastries and desserts utilising traditional and contemporary techniques.
Pastry Chef
Palazzo Ballroom
01.2017 - 01.2021
- - Directed banquet pastry for luxury events (1,500+ guests)
- - Specialized in artistic cakes & dessert displays
Pastry Chef
Valvera Patisserie & Cake
01.2016 - 01.2017
- - Produced artisanal cakes, tarts and pastries
- - Enhanced workflow and product consistency
Assistant pastry chef
Etoile pastry shop
cairo, egypt
01.2013 - 01.2016
- - Produced bakery, pastries, chocolate work in top international kitchens
- - Supported fine dining & banquet operations
Assistant pastry chef
Border Guard Officers' Club
cairo, egypt
01.2011 - 02.2013
Education
A-Levels Technical Diploma -
AGA School
Cairo01.2010
Skills
- - French Pastries
- Viennoiserie
- Laminated Doughs
- Chocolate Tempering
- Tarts & Éclairs
- Artistic Wedding Cakes
- - Modern Plated Desserts
- Bread & Bakery
- High-Volume Production
- - Menu Development
- Recipe Standardization
- Pastry Costing
- Food Cost Optimization
- - Inventory Management
- PAR Levels
- Waste Reduction
- FIFO Systems
- - HACCP
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Hygiene Audits
- - Team Leadership
- Training
- Performance Management
- Pre-Opening Operations
Certification
- - Gold, Silver & Bronze Culinary Competition Medals
- - Saudi Arabian Chefs Table Circle – Certified Member
- - HACCP & Food Safety Certifications
- - Pastry, Sugar Art & Chocolate Courses
- - Certificates from Marriott
- Four Seasons
- Border Guards
- Etoile
LANGUAGES
- Arabic: Native
Intermediate
- English: Upper Intermediate
Elementary
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- - Transferable Iqama
- - Ready to join immediately
- - Willing to relocate
- - Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- - Kitchen equipment handling & maintenance
- - Teamwork, scheduling, rotas & conflict resolution
Timeline
Sous Pastry Chef
voco Jeddah Gate – IHG Hotels
04.2025 - 11.2025
Sous Pastry Chef
Hilton Makkah Convention Center
01.2022 - 03.2025
Pastry Chef
Mele Tropical
01.2021 - 01.2022
Pastry Chef
Palazzo Ballroom
01.2017 - 01.2021
Pastry Chef
Valvera Patisserie & Cake
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant pastry chef
Etoile pastry shop
01.2013 - 01.2016
Assistant pastry chef
Border Guard Officers' Club
01.2011 - 02.2013
A-Levels Technical Diploma -
AGA School