Pastry Chef at a 5-Star Hotel: Create, Lead & Delight

SKLD Manpower Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

SKLD Manpower Services in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in a luxury hotel kitchen. You will prepare a variety of baked goods, decorate pastries, and collaborate with chefs to meet custom dessert requests.

The role emphasizes creativity, leadership, and strict adherence to health and safety standards, with weekend/evening shifts expected. A 5-star hotel background is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Creativity to design new and unique menu items.
• Knowledge of how baking ingredients work together and how they can be used creatively.
• Leadership to manage the pastry section and staff in a high-stress kitchen.
• Time management to deliver orders on schedule and minimize waste.
• Physical strength and stamina for long hours standing and repetitive motions.
• Flexibility in hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• 5-star hotel background is a must.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working with other chefs.
• Prepare a variety of baked goods.
• Decorate and present pastries in a tasteful and beautiful way.
• Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment.
• Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts for special occasions.
• Ensure the bakery section adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Identify staffing needs, help recruit and train new personnel.
• Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with trends.

Skills

Creativity

Baking knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Physical stamina

Flexible hours

5-star hotel background

Job description

SKLD Manpower Services in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in a luxury hotel kitchen. You will prepare a variety of baked goods, decorate pastries, and collaborate with chefs to meet custom dessert requests.

The role emphasizes creativity, leadership, and strict adherence to health and safety standards, with weekend/evening shifts expected. A 5-star hotel background is highly preferred.