Executive Pastry Chef: Luxury Desserts & Team Leadership

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hyatt Dubai is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to oversee all pastry and bakery operations across our luxury hotel, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, hygiene and guest delight. You will lead, mentor and develop the pastry team, craft innovative desserts, control costs, and ensure HACCP compliance in collaboration with the culinary leadership.

The role demands leadership in hotel events, seasonal menus and menu launches, reflecting the Park Hyatt Dubai luxury brand in

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 8+ years of pastry experience, including leadership experience in luxury hotels.
• Strong skills in pastry, bakery, desserts, chocolate, and banquet production.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop pastry teams.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP) and luxury hospitality service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day pastry kitchen operations with Hyatt brand standards.
• Develops innovative dessert menus, pastries, cakes, breads, chocolates and seasonal specialties for Park Hyatt Dubai.
• Leads menu planning, seasonal promotions, and special culinary events in collaboration with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team.
• Mentors pastry team to achieve operational excellence and a positive work environment.
• Participates in inventory counts of equipment, ingredients, and kitchen assets.
• Supports hotel-wide culinary events, promotions, VIP functions and special projects.
• Assists with new outlet openings, renovations, menu launches and other strategic initiatives when applicable.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Dessert production

Food safety/HACCP

Luxury hospitality service

Education

Diploma/degree in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts

Job description

Park Hyatt Dubai is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to oversee all pastry and bakery operations across our luxury hotel, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, hygiene and guest delight. You will lead, mentor and develop the pastry team, craft innovative desserts, control costs, and ensure HACCP compliance in collaboration with the culinary leadership.

The role demands leadership in hotel events, seasonal menus and menu launches, reflecting the Park Hyatt Dubai luxury brand in