Pastry Commis: Craft High-Volume Desserts & Growth

Novotel Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Hotels in Abu Dhabi invites a skilled pastry chef to join our hotel kitchen. You will produce and prep ingredients for pastry and bakery items, support the Jr. Sous Chef in daily production, and maintain cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will ensure HACCP compliance, manage inventory and costs, and work closely with F&B teams to deliver high-quality pastries for buffet and banquets, while mentoring junior staff and upholding exceptional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of pastry/bakery experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Proficient with standard pastry equipment.
• Ability to lead and support a dynamic team.
• Experience in high-volume pastry production in a hotel.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in inventory management and cost control.
• Knowledge of contemporary pastry techniques.
• Strong communication and teamwork across departments.

Responsibilities

• Produce and prepare ingredients and mise en place for pastry and bakery products.
• Assist the Jr. Sous Chef in daily pastry production and recipe execution.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards of the pastry kitchen and equipment.
• Follow recipes, food safety protocols, and HACCP standards.
• Support daily hotel operations, buffet, and banquet needs with care and timeliness.
• Maintain teamwork, discipline and professional conduct.
• Coordinate with other F&B departments for seamless service.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages to the Jr. Sous Chef.
• Operate and maintain pastry equipment safely and report malfunctions.
• Perform quality control checks on finished products and standards adherence.
• Assist in portion control and cost management to minimise waste.
• Contribute to pastry presentation and plating improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

High-volume pastry

Inventory management

Pastry knowledge

Tools

Pastry equipment

Job description

Novotel Hotels in Abu Dhabi invites a skilled pastry chef to join our hotel kitchen. You will produce and prep ingredients for pastry and bakery items, support the Jr. Sous Chef in daily production, and maintain cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will ensure HACCP compliance, manage inventory and costs, and work closely with F&B teams to deliver high-quality pastries for buffet and banquets, while mentoring junior staff and upholding exceptional standards.