Lead Pastry Chef - Luxury Hotel Team Leader

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai is seeking an experienced Pastry Culinary Team Leader to inspire and direct pastry staff, ensuring high-quality, decorative pastries for all venues. The role focuses on maintaining sanitation, controlling costs, and delivering consistent products while mentoring team members to advance culinary skills.

As a management position, you will lead shifts, train staff on standards and techniques, and uphold The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Leads Pastry Culinary Team, supervising and coordinating activities of cooks and workers engaged in pastry preparation.
• Maintains sanitation and food standards while ensuring productivity and cost controls.
• Develops and applies culinary concepts; ensures consistent quality and presentation across pastry items.
• Oversees training and development of staff, including menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods.
• Provides exceptional customer service through staff coaching and guest-focused service.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Team supervision

Quality standards

Budget awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year culinary arts degree

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai is seeking an experienced Pastry Culinary Team Leader to inspire and direct pastry staff, ensuring high-quality, decorative pastries for all venues. The role focuses on maintaining sanitation, controlling costs, and delivering consistent products while mentoring team members to advance culinary skills.

As a management position, you will lead shifts, train staff on standards and techniques, and uphold The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards to ensure exceptional guest experiences.