Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry

Rak Properties PJSC; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor International is a global hospitality group seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort. You will develop and execute pastry concepts, supervise the Commis Pastry team, and ensure high-quality, safe pastry offerings that align with brand standards.

The role requires strong pastry knowledge, leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, and a commitment to food safety and seasonality-driven menu development.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pastry and bakery production.
• Ability to manage an assigned pastry section independently.
• Skilled in recipe execution, portion control, and maintaining quality standards.
• Knowledge of pastry equipment and proper storage procedures.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and allergen control.
• Ability to supervise and guide Commis Pastry team members.
• Creativity and strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the pastry team.
• Food Safety or Food Handler Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform all activities within a Restaurant Kitchen area, ensuring safe, smooth operation.
• Support development of Restaurant concepts and standards.
• Be familiar with local market & suppliers.
• Recommend menu changes according to seasonal availability.
• Adhere to food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure quality offerings.
• Maintain food safety & protection.
• Maintain outlet safety and asset management of all outlet property.
• Participate in departmental training to improve skills and service levels.
• Promote positive inter-departmental relations through communication and cooperation.
• Maintain and oversee adherence to departmental checklists and cleaning schedules.

Skills

Pastry knowledge

Pastry section management

Recipe execution

Portion control

Quality standards

Pastry equipment

Food safety / Hygiene / HACCP

Allergen control

Supervise Commis pastry

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Positive attitude

Food handler certificate

Job description

Job Location: Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people. Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits. Escape to Ras Al Khaimah for beach, desert, and mountain adventures. The northernmost emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah enjoys a more tranquil rhythm yet is only 45 minutes from Dubai. Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort offers overwater luxury on the Arabian Gulf in a pristine eco-sanctuary. Nature lovers will relish the open terrain of Ras Al Khaimah. From balmy waters to golden shorelines to rugged desert, adventure abounds. Charter a yacht and sail off into the sunset. Ride across rolling dunes and conquer the mountain peak of Jebel Jais.

Responsibilities

• Perform all activities within a Restaurant Kitchen area, ensuring a safe, smooth running and profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel.
• Support the development of Restaurant concepts and standards.
• Be familiar with local market & suppliers.
• Recommend menu changes according to seasonal product availability.
• Adhere to food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests.
• Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Minor Hotels presentation guidelines.
• Maintain food safety & protection.
• All food in working areas should be in compliance with food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, rotation, etc.
• Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Maintain outlet safety at all times.
• Take responsibility for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.
• Participate in departmental training to improve departmental skills and hotel service levels, providing Team Members the training and resources to take care of our guests.
• Promote positive inter-departmental relations through candid communication and cooperation.
• Maintain and oversee adherence to departmental checklists and cleaning schedules
• Maintain food safety and protection, to include dating, proper storage and rotation, etc.
• Assist in maintaining clean and sanitized food preparation areas.
• Performing related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pastry and bakery production
• Ability to manage an assigned pastry section independently.
• Skilled in recipe execution, portion control, and maintaining quality standards.
• Knowledge of pastry equipment and proper storage procedures.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and allergen control.
• Ability to supervise and guide Commis Pastry team members.
• Creativity and strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the pastry team.
• Food Safety or Food Handler Certificate.

Minor International is one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region. Today Minor International has a global presence with hotels and resorts, restaurants and retail shops across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia.

When Passion Meets Growth, Opportunity Sparks. At some point, we all hit a ceiling, and few have the passion or opportunity to break through. At Minor, we’ve made it our mission to encourage our people to push boundaries in search of opportunity and achieve their fullest potential. When the business grows, so do our people.