Pastry Chef

Accor; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefit cardDiscounted Accor

Learning programs through our academie

Global career development

Planet 21 CSR activities

Job summary

Accor in Dubai is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section, craft exquisite desserts, and design seasonal menus. You will work closely with the executive chef to maintain a high-quality production environment and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong baking skills, creativity in decorating, and the ability to train and manage pastry staff in a fast-paced kitchen. Flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, are expected.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years’ experience in similar role.
• Proficient in baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the pastry section in collaboration with the executive chef.
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
• Prepare ingredients and handle baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Create new pastries, baked goods, and confections.
• Develop new recipes for seasonal menus.

Skills

Culinary arts

Baking techniques

Pastry decoration

Creative dessert design

Job description

Job Description

Pastry Chef

We are looking for an experienced and creative pastry chef to be responsible for crafting delicious desserts and confectionery, designing seasonal menus, and developing new recipes for the pastry section of our kitchen. You should be passionate about baking and be inspired to create memorable masterpieces that go beyond our guests’ expectations.

What you will be doing:

• Operating, leading, andmanaging the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the executive chef to ensure a successful working environment.
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
• Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Creating new and excitingpastries, baked goods, and confections
• Developing new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
• Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
• Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Ensuring the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.

Qualifications

• Well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations
• 3 or more years’ experience in similar role
• Proficient in baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.
• Keen attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted Accor rates worldwide
• Learning programs through our academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our corporate social responsibility activities like Planet 21