Demi Chef de Partie — Pastry Mastery in Dubai

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor’s Novotel and Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha are seeking a Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry Production in Dubai. You will support the pastry team in preparing, finishing, and presenting desserts and baked goods for a busy hotel kitchen, ensuring precision, taste, and visual appeal.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years’ experience in a professional pastry setting, with strong classic and modern pastry knowledge, good organization, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a professional pastry kitchen or high-end hotel.
• English communication skills required.
• Culinary or pastry qualification advantageous.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pastry Chef with the preparation of desserts, pastries, cakes, and other pastry items.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion requirements, and preparation instructions to maintain consistency.
• Complete daily mise en place before service and organize ingredients, tools, molds, trays, and garnishes for efficient production.
• Prepare components required for plated desserts, including creams, sauces, fillings, bases, decorations, and finishing elements.
• Operate pastry kitchen equipment safely (mixers, ovens, processors).
• Apply baking, chilling, setting, tempering, finishing, and storage techniques according to product requirements.
• Maintain a clean and orderly pastry station throughout preparation and service.
• Check ingredient quality and freshness before use and report unsuitable or expired products.
• Apply FIFO stock rotation practices to reduce waste and protect product quality.
• Coordinate with pastry colleagues and other kitchen sections when production schedules overlap.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal desserts, buffet selections, and new menu concepts.
• Follow established food safety, personal hygiene, sanitation, and allergen-control procedures at all times.
• Support junior pastry colleagues by mentoring and demonstrating proper methods.
• Assist with ingredient usage control, waste reduction, portion management, and other food cost initiatives.
• Maintain consistent appearance, texture, flavor, and portioning across finished pastry products.
• Prepare the section for shift handovers with clear communication.

Skills

Pastry production

Dessert prep

Baking techniques

Plated desserts

Mise en place

Food safety

Allergen control

High-volume kitchen

Team mentoring

Food cost awareness

Education

Culinary or pastry qualification

Job description

Accor’s Novotel and Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha are seeking a Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry Production in Dubai. You will support the pastry team in preparing, finishing, and presenting desserts and baked goods for a busy hotel kitchen, ensuring precision, taste, and visual appeal.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years’ experience in a professional pastry setting, with strong classic and modern pastry knowledge, good organization, and the ability to work under pressure.