Cluster Executive Pastry Chef – Creative Pastry & Dessert Visionary at InterContinental Residen[...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts
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Job summary
IHG Hotels & Resorts in Dubai is seeking a Cluster Executive Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations across InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay and Kimpton Sevn Dubai. This role is crucial to creating memorable dessert experiences and innovative pastry concepts that enhance guest engagement.
Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, creativity, and at least 8 years of experience in luxury hospitality. This position offers an opportunity to shape culinary excellence in a dynamic and empowering environment.
Qualifications
- 8–12 years of progressive pastry leadership experience in luxury hotels.
- Experience leading multi-outlet pastry operations preferred.
- Strong expertise in contemporary pastry and specialty confectionery.
Responsibilities
- Oversee pastry and bakery operations to ensure quality and consistency.
- Lead the development of signature pastry concepts and menu offerings.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop pastry teams across two properties.
Skills
Education
Job description
At InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay & Kimpton Sevn Dubai, we are seeking a Cluster Executive Pastry Chef to lead and elevate pastry, bakery, dessert, and confectionery operations across two distinctive luxury and lifestyle brands.
One Cluster. Two Distinctive Culinary Worlds. One Extraordinary Standard of Pastry Excellence. This is more than a traditional pastry leadership role. The cluster combines the refined residential luxury of InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay with the bold, lifestyle‑driven energy of Kimpton Sevn Dubai. Each property has its own culinary personality, yet both require exceptional pastry craftsmanship, creativity, and consistency.
Pastry creates some of the most memorable moments in hospitality. As Cluster Executive Pastry Chef, you will oversee all pastry and bakery operations, ensuring every dessert and baked creation consistently exceeds guest expectations while supporting commercial success and culinary distinction. You will lead the development of pastry concepts, signature offerings, seasonal menus, special event creations, and pre‑opening pastry experiences while building a culture of craftsmanship and excellence across both properties.
- Drive Pastry Innovation & Excellence: Create memorable pastry and dessert experiences that elevate both brands
- Build High‑Performing Pastry Teams: Recruit, mentor, and develop pastry professionals who are passionate about craftsmanship
- Shape Culinary Differentiation: Develop signature pastry concepts that strengthen guest engagement and commercial performance
Reporting to the Cluster Director of Culinary, the Cluster Executive Pastry Chef will oversee pastry and bakery operations for InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay and Kimpton Sevn Dubai.
- Lead pastry excellence across two distinctive hospitality brands
- Deliver innovative, high‑quality pastry experiences while maintaining consistency, efficiency, and profitability
- Create unforgettable dessert experiences that become a defining part of the guest journey
You will be accountable for pastry innovation, product quality, team performance, menu development, operational excellence, and commercial success across the cluster.
At InterContinental and Kimpton, exceptional hospitality is built on meaningful moments. This role is about creativity, passion, and craftsmanship—transforming ingredients into memorable experiences that guests celebrate, share, and remember long after their stay.
No two days are the same; your responsibilities will span a range of creative, operational, and leadership activities, including but not limited to:
- Develop and execute the cluster pastry vision across both properties
- Create signature desserts, cakes, pastries, bakery items, and seasonal specialties
- Drive innovation while maintaining brand consistency and guest appeal
- Ensure pastry offerings remain competitive, relevant, and trend‑conscious
- Oversee daily pastry and bakery operations across all outlets and events
- Ensure consistency in preparation, presentation, quality, and taste
- Maintain HACCP, food safety, and hygiene compliance standards
- Monitor production planning to optimize efficiency and minimize waste
- Lead, coach, and inspire pastry teams across both properties
- Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Support succession planning and talent development initiatives
- Conduct training and skills development programs for pastry colleagues
- Develop dessert menus, bakery programs, afternoon tea concepts, and specialty offerings
- Create bespoke pastry experiences for events, celebrations, and VIP guests
- Collaborate with F&B and Marketing teams on promotions and seasonal campaigns
- Continuously enhance the guest experience through innovation and storytelling
- Recruit and develop the pre‑opening pastry team
- Design and implement pastry concepts, recipes, and operational standards
- Establish production workflows, equipment requirements, and quality controls
- Lead pastry readiness activities, tastings, and trial operations
- Manage food cost targets and pastry department budgets
- Control waste while maintaining exceptional quality standards
- Optimize menu engineering and profitability of pastry offerings
- Support revenue generation through innovative pastry concepts and promotions
- Partner closely with Culinary, Restaurants & Bars, Banquets, Events, Marketing, and Commercial teams
- Support special events, launches, weddings, and VIP experiences
- Collaborate on brand activations and guest engagement initiatives
- Contribute to cluster culinary strategy and innovation programs
- Consistently exceptional pastry and dessert experiences across both properties
- Innovative pastry concepts that strengthen guest satisfaction and brand differentiation
- Strong, engaged, and highly skilled pastry teams
- Successful pre‑opening pastry setup at Kimpton Sevn Dubai
- High standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
- Effective food cost management and commercial performance
- Recognition as a leading pastry destination within Dubai’s hospitality market
- A highly creative pastry leader with a passion for innovation and craftsmanship
- Experienced in luxury hotels, destination restaurants, or premium hospitality environments
- Strong in pastry operations, menu development, and team leadership
- Passionate about creating memorable guest experiences through food
- Energized by pre‑opening opportunities and dynamic hospitality environments
Ideally, you bring some (or all) of the following qualifications and experience:
- Diploma, Certification, or Degree in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred
- 8–12 years of progressive pastry leadership experience in luxury hotels or premium hospitality environments
- Experience leading multi‑outlet pastry operations strongly preferred
- Pre‑opening experience highly desirable
- Strong expertise in contemporary pastry, bakery, desserts, chocolate work, and specialty confectionery
- Proven success in menu development, innovation, and commercial performance
- Highly creative and passionate about pastry craftsmanship
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Detail‑oriented with exceptional presentation standards
- Commercially aware and operationally disciplined
- Innovative, collaborative, and guest‑focused
- Calm under pressure and energized by excellence
- Committed to continuous learning and culinary evolution
At InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay & Kimpton Sevn Dubai, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, we believe our success begins with our people. We invest in you through competitive compensation, global travel privileges, and meaningful career growth opportunities within one of the world’s most respected hospitality groups.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all colleagues and applicants, regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Through our myWellbeing framework, we actively support the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of our teams—because when our people are supported and thriving, they create exceptional experiences for our guests and each other.
At InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay & Kimpton Sevn Dubai, we are united by a culture built on connection, craft, and care. Connection is at the heart of how we work—how we collaborate as colleagues, engage with our guests, and build relationships that last beyond a single stay. Craft defines our approach to hospitality. We take pride in the details, the discipline, and the consistency that transform service into memorable experiences. Care is what brings it all to life. We care deeply for our guests, for one another, and for the communities we are part of. It is reflected in every interaction, every gesture, and every decision we make. Together, these values create a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to deliver hospitality at its very best.
If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you bring the right energy, leadership, and passion for people—we’d still love to hear from you. Join us and be part of shaping two distinctive hospitality experiences in Dubai—where your ideas, personality, and expertise will help define how guests connect, unwind, and remember us.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.
Start your journey with us today.
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