Pastry Chef

Jumeirah hotels & Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to lead their pastry kitchen. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role involves managing budgets, inspiring a team, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in luxury hotel pastry kitchens and a passion for creating delightful pastries. This exciting opportunity promises a dynamic work environment where creativity and leadership are key to success.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in upscale or luxury hotel pastry kitchens.
• Strong leadership abilities to inspire and motivate a pastry team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the departmental budget and controlling costs.
• Handle the opening of the new Cake Shop project.

Skills

Pastry Production

Leadership

Budget Management

Innovation in Pastry

Guest Experience

Job description

Pastry Chef Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

About the Job:

• Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget.
• Ensure that the outlets operational budget is in line and costs are strictly controlled maximizingprofitability.
• Assist each Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to run their kitchens with pastry andbakery contribution at an acceptable food cost.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the development and implementation of innovations throughout the pastry and bakery kitchens.
• Responsible for continually upgrading the Departmental SOP Manual, detailing standards of performance, policies, and procedures pertinent to the efficient operation of the outlet’s front and back of house in accordance with Jumeirah’s policies & Abu Dhabi municipality requirements.
• Will be handling the opening of Cake Shop as the new project.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Intensive experience working in upscale or luxury hotel pastry kitchens, with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in progressively senior pastry roles
• Strong leadership abilities, including the ability to inspire and motivate a team of pastry chefs and bakers to consistently achieve excellence
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing hospitality environment, with the ability to adjust to guest preferences, seasonal ingredients, and industry trends
• A genuine passion for pastry and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, with a relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of pastry production.