Lead Pastry Chef de Partie — Fine Dining

The Food and Beverage Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Food & Beverage Group is seeking a Chef De Partie - Pastry to oversee a pastry section, ensuring production and presentation meet quality and timing standards. You will support the Head Pastry Chef in daily operations, maintain hygiene, stock control, and train junior staff.

You will contribute to menu trials, pre-opening setup, and kitchen readiness while working in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment. The role requires strong discipline, pace, and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of pastry experience in luxury hospitality environments, CDP level or strong Demi CDP ready to step up.
• Good knowledge of pastry preparation, baking techniques, dessert production, and section management.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Ability to manage a pastry section independently and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, viennoiserie, and other baked items in line with recipes and standards.
• Own the assigned pastry section and ensure daily tasks and service output are completed on time.
• Organise mise en place for service readiness and smooth operation during busy periods.
• Monitor quality, portioning, finish, and presentation of pastry items during service.

Skills

Pastry skills

Dessert production

Section management

Education

Diploma in Pastry Arts

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Kitchen safety equipment

Job description

The Food & Beverage Group is seeking a Chef De Partie - Pastry to oversee a pastry section, ensuring production and presentation meet quality and timing standards. You will support the Head Pastry Chef in daily operations, maintain hygiene, stock control, and train junior staff.

You will contribute to menu trials, pre-opening setup, and kitchen readiness while working in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment. The role requires strong discipline, pace, and teamwork across shifts.