Pastry Chef - Mediterranean

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Abu Dhabi oversees the Mediterranean Pastry kitchen to ensure efficiency, consistency, and culinary standards. You will lead and coach the pastry team, manage inventories, and ensure HACCP compliance while delivering high-quality desserts.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in a 5-star kitchen, strong leadership, cost awareness, and excellent communication. You will develop weekly pastry menus, seasonal offerings, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to elevate the

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Culinary qualification is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in a 5-star kitchen environment, with substantial pastry and leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of pastry, cost control, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Mediterranean Pastry kitchen ensuring efficiency and adherence to standards.
• Monitor resource consumption and optimize equipment, ingredients, and inventory usage.
• Develop weekly pastry menus, monthly promotions, and seasonal offerings with the Executive Chef.
• Lead, coach, and support the pastry team to maintain high performance and teamwork.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and HACCP-compliant health and safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Culinary qualification (preferred)

Job description

Oversee the daily operations of the Mediterranean Pastry kitchen to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to culinary standards. Monitor resource consumption and optimize the use of equipment, ingredients, and inventory. Develop weekly set menus, monthly promotions, and seasonal offerings in collaboration with the Executive Chef. Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines. Lead, coach, and support the kitchen team to maintain high levels of performance, productivity, and teamwork. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, equipment, and utensils in compliance with HACCP, health, and safety regulations. Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality pastries and promptly address guest requests and feedback to enhance the dining experience. Continuously uphold and improve health and safety practices and carry out additional duties as assigned by the Senior Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.

Desired Candidate Profile

Secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification. Culinary qualification preferred. Strong knowledge of pastry, including cost control and pricing of ingredients and supplies. Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the proven ability to motivate, mentor, and guide team members to achieve high-performance standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff and management. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to oversee inventory, staff schedules, and daily kitchen operations efficiently. High attention to detail, ensuring food quality, presentation standards, cleanliness, and full compliance with health and safety regulations. Basic computer literacy. Minimum of 8 years' experience in a 5-star kitchen environment, including substantial experience in pastry and kitchen leadership. Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing schedules based on business demands. Must be at least 18 years of age.