Lead Pastry Chef: Artful Desserts & Guest Service

Silversea; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Silversea in Dubai is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead high-quality pastry production across all meal services. You will supervise the pastry team, ensure consistency, presentation standards, and uphold public health and safety policies.

Reporting to the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef, you will plan production schedules, manage requisitions, and support training while delivering exceptional guest service and accommodating dietary requirements in a luxury cruise hotel environment.

Qualifications

• STCW95 certified pastry professional with international experience.
• Minimum 4 years in a similar position at a 5-star establishment.
• Good knowledge of international cuisine and public health procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate culinary fundamentals.
• Physically and medically fit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality pastries, desserts, petit fours, and baked goods for all meal services.
• Collaborate with the pastry team to ensure consistent production and presentation standards.
• Supervise daily pastry operations and support or replace the Pastry Chef when required.
• Organize buffet displays, service stations, and special event dessert setups to company standards.
• Plan production schedules, manage requisitions, and coordinate special orders based on guest demand.
• Maintain food quality, proper storage, inventory control, and minimize waste through cost-conscious production.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance with food safety and public health regulations at all times.
• Monitor equipment condition, conduct basic maintenance, and report operational issues promptly.
• Support training, onboarding, and development of pastry team members while fostering positive teamwork.
• Deliver exceptional guest service, accommodate dietary requirements, and follow all company policies, SOPs, grooming, and conduct standards.

Skills

Pastry production expertise

Food safety compliance

Team leadership

Menu planning

Cost control & waste reduction

English communication

Education

STCW95 certification

Job description

Silversea in Dubai is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead high-quality pastry production across all meal services. You will supervise the pastry team, ensure consistency, presentation standards, and uphold public health and safety policies.

Reporting to the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef, you will plan production schedules, manage requisitions, and support training while delivering exceptional guest service and accommodating dietary requirements in a luxury cruise hotel environment.