Lux Pastry Sous Chef — Elevate Desserts & Menus

The Arts Club Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Job summary

The Arts Club Dubai is seeking a talented Sous Chef – Pastry to lead our pastry team in the luxury DIFC kitchen. You will develop desserts, maintain quality, and manage costs while coaching staff and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years in high-end hotels or restaurants, fluent English, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a vibrant luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the same role in luxury hotels or high-end reputable restaurants.
• Internationally recognised professional certification.
• Good working level of English (written and spoken).
• Strong organisational and time management skills with high flexibility.
• Excellent team management and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrate integrity and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated and eager to continuously improve.
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pastry and dessert preparation and presentation, ensuring culinary standards.
• Help achieve food cost targets set by Head Pastry Chef.
• Develop and create new dessert ideas, including non-gluten options, while maintaining quality.
• Refresh menus with new and exciting items to enhance member/guest experience.
• Monitor baking ingredients and place orders within budget.
• Produce par stocks for pastry with proper rotation and maintain hygiene.
• Prepare duty rotas and manage vacation planning and overtime within limits.
• Demonstrate existing or new dishes and document demonstrations.
• Manage Pastry Department in Head Chef’s absence.

Skills

English proficiency

Team management

Problem solving

Integrity

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Shift work

Education

Internationally recognised professional certification

Job description

The Arts Club Dubai is seeking a talented Sous Chef – Pastry to lead our pastry team in the luxury DIFC kitchen. You will develop desserts, maintain quality, and manage costs while coaching staff and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years in high-end hotels or restaurants, fluent English, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a vibrant luxury environment.