Pastry Lead: Craft Desserts, Banquets & Quality

palazzoversacedubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Palazzo Versace Dubai is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead daily pastry operations in a luxury hotel environment. You will prepare a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked goods following established recipes and standards, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, quality, and presentation.

You will supervise Commis Chefs, organize mise en place, manage time in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, assist with banquet and event pastry requirements, minimize waste, and uphold HACCP

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of pastry experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or high-end pastry operation.
• Strong knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques, desserts, and cake preparation.
• Ability to supervise and guide junior culinary team members.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Culinary or Pastry qualification from a recognized institution is preferred.
• Passion for pastry, creativity, and commitment to high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations and production of the assigned pastry section.
• Prepare and present a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, baked products, and other pastry creations in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Organize and maintain proper mise en place to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Supervise, guide, and support Commis Chefs and junior team members within the section.
• Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Assist with banquet, event, buffet, and special occasion pastry requirements.
• Minimize food wastage and support effective cost-control practices.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety in accordance with HACCP requirements.

Skills

Pastry production

Baking techniques

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Time management

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Culinary qualification

Education

Culinary or Pastry qualification

Job description

Palazzo Versace Dubai is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead daily pastry operations in a luxury hotel environment. You will prepare a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked goods following established recipes and standards, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, quality, and presentation.

You will supervise Commis Chefs, organize mise en place, manage time in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, assist with banquet and event pastry requirements, minimize waste, and uphold HACCP