Pastry Lead: Creative Desserts & HACCP Excellence

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits

Career development

Employee room discounts

Great work culture

Job summary

voco Dubai The Palm, part of the IHG family, is seeking an experienced pastry professional to lead pastry production under the Head Chef. You will ensure highest quality, control costs, and maintain HACCP standards across outlets.

The role requires 2 years in pastry, at least 1 year in a similar role, strong bakery knowledge, and excellent communication. Join a dynamic team offering competitive salary, benefits, employee discounts and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience in Pastry kitchen including at least 1 year in same position.
• Knowledge on Pastry and Bakery
• Strong background in HACCP procedures and application
• Good practical, operational and adequate administrative skills.
• A true “team-player” mentality and flexible attitude towards a diverse set of tasks
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of pastry production areas as directed by the Head Chef.
• Produces and maintains the highest pastry food quality and controls for all food products served in all areas, according to the needs and desire of the company.
• Analyze cost and quality of food production.
• Check pastry food outlets, buffets, action stations, and displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness and food safety; ensure timely setup and proper staffing.
• Share responsibility for proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost, equipment, sanitation and hygiene with the CDP & Stewarding Leaders.
• Ensure HACCP standards are met and monitored regularly.
• Be responsible to control food cost in your area, conforming to guidelines and budget.
• Check pastry handling and storage procedures wherever food is handled.
• Control pastry waste and ensure unused food is returned to storeroom daily for credit.
• Follow up on pastry orders with Executive Chef.
• Check on kitchen equipment in your area and report issues.
• Adhere to and maintain all SOPs set by the shore-side F&B Operation.
• Ensure that menus, recipes, methods, pictures and specifications given are followed exactly.

Skills

Pastry kitchen

HACCP expertise

Team player

Communication skills

Bakery knowledge

Job description

voco Dubai The Palm, part of the IHG family, is seeking an experienced pastry professional to lead pastry production under the Head Chef. You will ensure highest quality, control costs, and maintain HACCP standards across outlets.

The role requires 2 years in pastry, at least 1 year in a similar role, strong bakery knowledge, and excellent communication. Join a dynamic team offering competitive salary, benefits, employee discounts and a supportive work culture.