Lead Pastry Chef for Luxury Desserts & Banquets

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead the Pastry & Bakery section. The role includes overseeing daily production, managing team performance, and ensuring high standards of culinary excellence. Candidates should have 5-7 years of pastry experience and proven leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including impressive room discounts and training opportunities, as well as a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Impressive room discounts

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Pastry & Bakery operations within a luxury hotel.
• 2–3 years in a supervisory role leading a pastry team.
• Strong expertise in pastry and bakery production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Pastry & Bakery kitchen.
• Train and motivate the pastry team.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Team management

HACCP compliance

Flexibility

Education

Formal culinary or pastry qualification

Job description

A luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead the Pastry & Bakery section. The role includes overseeing daily production, managing team performance, and ensuring high standards of culinary excellence. Candidates should have 5-7 years of pastry experience and proven leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including impressive room discounts and training opportunities, as well as a commitment to employee wellbeing.