Pastry Chef

AccorHotel; Ajman; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Ajman is looking for a creative Pastry Chef to join its culinary team. The ideal candidate will produce high-quality pastries and desserts while ensuring consistency and adherence to hygiene standards. Responsibilities include designing new dessert menus, monitoring food costs, and training team members. The role requires strong creative and organizational skills, along with the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role in a hotel or resort.
• Ability to lead, train and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and produce a wide variety of pastries and desserts.
• Design and develop new dessert menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain consistency and quality in taste and presentation.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety standards are followed.

Skills

Creative and artistic skills in pastry presentation

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

Organizational and time-management skills

Team leadership and motivational skills

Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

Education

Formal culinary/pastry training or equivalent certification

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 and quality 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 & Skills

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role in a hotel or resort.
• 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

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

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and every one and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people including those with 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.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time