Pastry Chef

21c Museum Hotels; Ajman; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury beachfront hotel in Ajman seeks a creative Pastry Chef to join its culinary team. This role involves producing high-quality pastries and desserts, ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a similar position and formal culinary training. Key responsibilities include planning and preparing a variety of desserts and designing seasonal menus. The position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a hotel or resort.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and produce a variety of pastries and desserts.
• Design new dessert menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain consistency in taste and quality.

Skills

Creativity in dessert presentation

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene

Team leadership

Excellent time management

Education

Formal culinary/pastry training

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Ajman is a beachfront 5-star hotel situated in Ajman, just 30 minutes away from the bustling metropolis of Dubai. Combining hospitality and elegance with a deep connection to our natural surrounds, Fairmont Ajman promises exceptional cultural, leisure and dining experiences in a truly spectacular setting. Featuring 252 guest rooms and suites complete with ample space and breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf, Fairmont Ajman presents travelers with all the comforts of home, alongside world-class service.

Job Description

We are seeking a creative and passionate Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods while ensuring consistency, presentation, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards. This role requires innovation, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and produce a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and bakery items.
• Design and develop new dessert menus and seasonal specials in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and rotation of ingredients.
• Monitor food cost, portion control, and minimize wastage.
• Supervise and train pastry team members, providing guidance and motivation.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards are strictly followed.
• Stay updated with pastry trends, techniques, and innovations to enhance menu offerings.
• Collaborate with banquet and restaurant teams to customize dessert menus for special events.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role in a hotel orresort.
• Formal culinary/pastry training or equivalent certification.
• Strong creative and artistic skills in pastry and dessert presentation.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Diversity&Inclusionfor Accor means welcoming each and everyoneandrespecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities andskills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is toprovide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellentworking conditions and to promote the development ofall people, including thosewith disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.