Lead Pastry Chef - Luxury Desserts & Guest Experience

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton in Abu Dhabi is seeking a capable pastry and culinary leader to oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional quality, and train a skilled team. You will lead shifts, maintain food safety standards, and drive guest satisfaction while managing costs and operational budgets.

Ideal candidates have a culinary leadership background with strong team management and a commitment to Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards and luxury service.

Qualifications

• Requires a culinary leadership background with strong team management skills.
• Experience ensuring food safety, sanitation and quality standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs while maintaining guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Leads shifts and supervises pastry and culinary staff.
• Ensures and maintains productivity and adherence to quality standards.
• Develops training for staff and enforces SOPs/LSOPs.
• Maintains sanitation, food safety, portion control and waste reduction.
• Delivers exceptional guest service and upholds Ritz-Carlton standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Food safety

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel & Restaurant Management or related field

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton in Abu Dhabi is seeking a capable pastry and culinary leader to oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional quality, and train a skilled team. You will lead shifts, maintain food safety standards, and drive guest satisfaction while managing costs and operational budgets.

Ideal candidates have a culinary leadership background with strong team management and a commitment to Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards and luxury service.