Commis II - Pastry

NOVOTEL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 72,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Novotel seeks a pastry professional to join our Abu Dhabi kitchen team. You will assist in preparing pastries, desserts, and bread, supporting the Jr. Sous Chef and senior chefs to deliver high-quality items.

You will follow recipes, maintain HACCP standards, manage mise en place, and help with buffets and events, while ensuring cleanliness and stock management. The role requires experience in a pastry kitchen and a passion for pastry arts in a multicultural team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, hotel, resort, or high-volume bakery environment.
• Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and dessert preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain quality standards.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and passion for pastry arts.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, cakes, bread, chocolates, and other pastry items according to established recipes and standards.
• Support the Jr. Sous Chef and senior team members in daily kitchen operations, including mise en place, baking, decoration, and finishing of products.
• Ensure all pastry items are prepared with excellent quality, taste, texture, and presentation.
• Follow standard recipes, portion controls, and food presentation guidelines to maintain consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen, workstations, equipment, and storage areas in compliance with HACCP and food safety standards.
• Properly handle, store, and label ingredients to ensure freshness and minimize wastage.
• Assist with buffet setups, banquets, à la carte pastry orders, and special events as required.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate any shortages or requirements to the Jr. Sous Chef.
• Ensure proper use and care of kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues promptly.
• Follow hotel policies, safety procedures, and Novotelbrand standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Pastry kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Multicultural teamwork

Creativity in pastry arts

Communication skills

Job description

Joinus at Accor,wherelife pulseswithpassion!

As apioneerin the art ofresponsiblehospitality, the Accor Groupgathersmorethan45 brands, 5,600hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries.Whileeachbrand hasitsownpersonality,whereyouwillbeable totrulyfindyourself,theyallshareacommonambition: tokeepinnovatingandchallengingthestatus-quo.

Byjoiningus,youwillbecomeaHeartist®,becausehospitalityis, first andforemost, aworkofheart.

Youwilljoinacaringenvironmentand a teamwhereyoucanbeallyouare. Youwillbein asupportiveplace togrow, tofulfilyourself, todiscoverotherprofessions and topursuecareeropportunities, inyourhotelor inotherhospitalityenvironments, inyourcountry oranywherein the world!

Youwillenjoyexclusivebenefits,specificto thesectorandbeyond, aswellasstrongrecognition foryourdailycommitment.

Everythingyouwilldowithus,regardlessofyourprofession,willofferadeepsenseofmeaning,tocreatelasting,memorableandimpactfulexperiencesforyourcustomers,foryourcolleaguesand for theplanet.

Hospitalityisaworkofheart,
Joinus andbecomeaHeartist®.

Job Description

• Assist in the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, cakes, bread, chocolates, and other pastry items according to established recipes and standards.
• Support the Jr. Sous Chefand senior team members in daily kitchen operations, including mise en place, baking, decoration, and finishing of products.
• Ensure all pastry items are prepared with excellent quality, taste, texture, and presentation.
• Follow standard recipes, portion controls, and food presentation guidelines to maintain consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen, workstations, equipment, and storage areas in compliance with HACCP and food safety standards.
• Properly handle, store, and label ingredients to ensure freshness and minimize wastage.
• Assist with buffet setups, banquets, à la carte pastry orders, and special events as required.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate any shortages or requirements to the Jr. Sous Chef.
• Ensure proper use and care of kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues promptly.
• Follow hotel policies, safety procedures, and Novotelbrand standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, hotel, resort, or high-volume bakery environment.
• Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and dessert preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain quality standards.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and passion for pastry arts.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a multicultural team.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.