Franchise Hotel - Pastry Chef

InterContinental Hotels Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 146,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Dubai is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead kitchen operations. Responsibilities include creating upscale desserts and managing a team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a luxury environment, culinary qualifications, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a pastry chef in a hotel or luxury environment.
• Strong organizational ability and creative flair.
• Leadership capability with team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry kitchen operations and oversee dessert creation.
• Develop and test new recipes aligned with the brand experience.
• Manage and train kitchen staff to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Pastry creation

Recipe development

Team management

Attention to detail

Culinary expertise

Education

Culinary qualifications in pastry arts

Job description

[aboutus]

Join voco hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco hotels

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry kitchen operations, overseeing creation of all desserts, breads, pastries, and sweet items served across hotel outlets.

• Develop and test new recipes ensuring creativity and quality align with the hotel’s unique, upscale brand experience.

• Plan and prepare components (e.g., doughs, creams, garnishes) ahead of service; oversee plating or service by relevant station staff.

• Manage a team: assign tasks (e.g., Boulanger, confiseur, glacier), train junior staff, and maintain consistency, efficiency, and presentation standards.

• Ensure precision in baking technique timing, temperatures, weighing ingredients, food styling, and flavor balance.

• Coordinate closely with F&B outlets (e.g., restaurants, high-tea services, room service, buffets) to meet diverse service demands.

• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards meticulously.

• Contribute to menu planning, seasonal offerings, and guest-specific creations (e.g., wedding cakes, VIP desserts, themed buffets).

[requirements]

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a pastry chef or in a similar role in a hotel or luxury environment.

• Strong organizational ability, meticulous attention to detail, and creative flair.

• Leadership plus team management capability—delegation, training, and communication.

• Firm technical understanding of pastry science, ingredient behavior, and presentation.

• Culinary qualifications in pastry arts, patisserie, or baking.

• Flexibility to multitask in a high-pressure, dynamic kitchen environment.

[benefits]

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.