Luxury Pastry Kitchen Lead – Assistant Chef

Minor Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor Hotels' Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel, part of the Colbert Collection, is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to uphold luxury pastry standards. You will lead pastry operations, assist with menu development, and train the pastry team.

The role requires previous large-hotel experience, strong organizational and multitasking skills, and flexibility to work shifts in a fast-paced environment. Pre-opening experience is a plus; you will collaborate with the Pastry Chef to elevate guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an Assistant Pastry Chef
• Active listening and effective communication skills
• Flexibility to work in shifts
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry and bakery operations, ensuring quality, consistency, presentation, and cost efficiency
• Develop, design, or create new pastry items for the Pastry Kitchen
• Maintain proper handling and storage standards for foods
• Lead and develop the Pastry team with training and performance management
• Collaborate on refined menus, standardized recipes, and innovative offerings
• Enforce strict health and hygiene standards
• Support a cooperative, smooth kitchen environment

Skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Shift flexibility

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Leadership

Job description

Minor Hotels' Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel, part of the Colbert Collection, is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to uphold luxury pastry standards. You will lead pastry operations, assist with menu development, and train the pastry team.

The role requires previous large-hotel experience, strong organizational and multitasking skills, and flexibility to work shifts in a fast-paced environment. Pre-opening experience is a plus; you will collaborate with the Pastry Chef to elevate guest experiences.