Pastry Demi Chef de Partie — Creative Desserts Lead

Holiday Inn Singapore Little India; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park is seeking an experienced Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry to join our culinary team. You will oversee pastry production, ensure top quality, and contribute to menu development for seasonal offerings and events.

You will lead and mentor the pastry team, maintain high health and safety standards, manage inventory and costs, and collaborate with front‑of‑house to fulfill guest requests and custom orders.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Vocational certificate in Culinary Skills or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ related experience in international hotels in high-volume kitchen, in a Pastry supervisory role.
• Commitment to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Great communication skills.
• Oral and written fluency in English.
• Valid Food Hygiene/ Food Handler certificate as required by local government.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of all pastries, desserts, and other baked goods.
• Ensure all products are produced to the highest quality standards, following recipes, portion control, and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain consistency in the taste, appearance, and quality of all pastries served.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team to create seasonal menus with innovative pastry offerings.
• Experiment with new ingredients, techniques, and trends in pastry to keep the menu fresh and exciting.
• Design and present new pastries and desserts for special events, seasonal promotions, and à la carte menus.
• Lead, train, and supervise the pastry team, ensuring that all team members adhere to the hotel’s standards, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• Provide hands‑on coaching and mentorship to junior pastry staff.
• Manage the scheduling and workload of the pastry team to ensure efficiency and productivity during peak service hours
• Monitor and manage the inventory of pastry ingredients, ensuring timely ordering of supplies and minimizing waste.
• Work within budgetary constraints to optimize ingredient usage and minimize food costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Keep track of stock levels and ensure proper storage to maintain ingredient freshness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, cleanliness standards, and proper handling of food products.
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen, adhering to hygiene standards at all times.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and used in accordance with safety protocols.
• Collaborate with front‑of‑house staff to provide exceptional guest experiences by offering personalized dessert options for special requests or dietary needs.
• Respond to guest inquiries about pastry and dessert options, providing detailed information when necessary.
• Plan and execute the pastry section for special events, banquets, and seasonal celebrations.
• Coordinate with the events and catering teams to ensure pastry offerings align with event themes and expectations.

Skills

Great communication skills

Oral and written fluency in English

Education

Diploma / Vocational certificate in Culinary Skills or related field

Job description

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park is seeking an experienced Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry to join our culinary team. You will oversee pastry production, ensure top quality, and contribute to menu development for seasonal offerings and events.

You will lead and mentor the pastry team, maintain high health and safety standards, manage inventory and costs, and collaborate with front‑of‑house to fulfill guest requests and custom orders.