Executive Pastry Chef — Luxury Hotel Banquets

Raffles Hotels & Resorts

Dubai

On-site

AED 480,000 - 720,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades for teammates

Discounted stays across properties

Dining and wellness discounts

Job summary

Raffles Hotels & Resorts Dubai seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead pastry, bakery, chocolate, confectionery, and desserts across the hotel, ensuring five-star luxury standards. You will drive product innovation, quality, and guest experiences for restaurants, buffets, events, and VIP amenities while managing financial targets.

The role requires extensive luxury-hotel pastry experience, strong leadership, and a track record of menu development and cost management.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years experience in an International Class Hotel with at least 2 years in a similar capacity.
Diploma or degree in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or equivalent professional qualification.
Proven experience managing multicultural pastry and bakery teams.

Responsibilities

Direct the pastry and bakery production across the hotel outlets.
Lead menu development for pastries, desserts, and confectionery while maintaining luxury standards.
Oversee cost control, inventory, and procurement in the pastry department.
Ensure HACCP compliance and food safety across all pastry operations.
Coach and develop pastry staff, manage staffing, and drive departmental performance.