Chef De Partie - Pastry Kitchen

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Paid parental leave

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Job summary

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait in Dubai invites an experienced Pastry Chef to lead high-volume pastry production, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation while supervising junior chefs.

You will uphold strict food safety standards, manage costs, and collaborate with the broader culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Diploma or Bachelor in Pastry Arts, strong computer and communication skills, and prior high-volume pastry kitchen experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Pastry Arts.
• Previously work in high volume Pastry Kitchen.
• Computer skills.
• Communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality pastry products according to standard recipes, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Supervise the pastry team and assist in the absence of senior chefs.
• Maintain pastry kitchen cleanliness and prevent cross-contamination.
• Monitor quality and storage, including labeling and stock rotation.
• Assist with cost management by minimising waste and using ingredients efficiently.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Pastry Arts

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Prepare high-quality pastry products: Prepare, bake, and finish a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, and other sweet items according to standard recipes, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation
• Supervise the pastry team: Oversee and support Commis Chefs and other team members within the assigned pastry section, providing guidance and ensuring smooth and efficient operations in the absence of senior chefs
• Maintain pastry kitchen cleanliness: Keep all pastry work areas, equipment, and utensils clean, organised, and free from cross-contamination, following food safety and hygiene standards
• Ensure product quality and storage compliance: Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients and finished products, ensuring proper storage, labelling, and stock rotation
• Assist with cost management: Contribute to controlling food costs by minimising waste, following portion standards, and using ingredients efficiently to support departmental financial targets
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and food hygiene regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Pastry Arts
• Previously work in high volume Pastry Kitchen
• Computer skills
• Communication skills

How We’ll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

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