Head Pastry Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury hotel in Dubai is seeking a motivated pastry supervisor to oversee food preparation and ensure quality standards. The candidate should have experience in hotel operations, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to teamwork. Responsibilities include managing food stocks, training staff, and maintaining hygiene practices to meet safety regulations.

Qualifications

• One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others to promote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the smooth and efficient service and production of food from the department.
• Monitor all staff timekeeping and ensure proper hygiene standards.
• Control wastage by maintaining correct stock levels and rotation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Job description

Company Description

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences is a luxury lifestyle 5-star city hotel which belongs to Ennismore under the wider Accor group umbrella.

Boasting 946 units, with 254 uniquely designed hotel rooms, 321 hotel apartments, and 371 branded residences, spread over 75 floors, SLS Dubai is one of the tallest hotels and residences in the region.

An wondrous and striking landmark in Downtown District, designed by the award-winning architects Aedas and interior designer Paul Bishop, the SLS Dubai is a unique cabinet of curiosities that never ceases to delight.

Job Description

To be responsible for all prepared pastry and food stocks (including dry stores) and replenish as necessary, and inform the Executive Chef of any relevant shortages.

• To be aware of all relevant food suppliers, their products, and order accordingly as and when necessary due to business demand.

• To supervise the smooth and efficient service and production of food from the department by working and liaising with other departments and restaurant staff, ensuring all necessary work is completed prior to the commencement of service.

• Supervise the training of all new staff members in the department.

• Promote the safe use of the kitchen, its equipment, and building under the Health and Safety at Work acts, Hygiene, and other regulations.

• Ensure all relevant food controls and correct temperatures are logged and adhered to at all times.

• Ensure the agreed standards of food preparation and presentation are adhered to at all times.

• Ensure all daily paperwork is filled out in accordance with company and government guidelines.

• Attend any training required by the company.

• Monitor all staff timekeeping and follow up where needed.

• Ensure all department staff work hygienically and productively.

• Assist in the prevention of pilferage from the dry stores and refrigeration within the department.

• Control wastage by maintaining correct stock levels and rotation from dry stores and avoid overproduction of food and mis en place.

• Be aware of the food cost percentages as set by the budget and assist in supervising and running the department within these guidelines at all times.

• Ensure all section files and recipes are maintained and updated.

• Maintain constant quality control of all food prepared and cooked, ensuring it meets the standards of the Executive Chef.

• Ensure all main cool rooms are tidy and clean at all times, especially after each service, to facilitate daily ordering by the Duty Chef.

• Collect and allocate health marks to the correct administration.

Qualifications

One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel.

• Ability to enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems.

• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor.

• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others to promote teamwork.