Pastry Lead: Desserts, Menu Innovation & Team Coaching

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to join the Holiday Inn team in Dubai. You will oversee pastry production, design new desserts, and lead the pastry section to ensure excellence in taste, presentation, and quality.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma in Culinary Skills, have 2+ years of pastry supervisory experience in international hotels, and communicate fluently in English. Shifts include weekends and public holidays; food safety standards are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Diploma or vocational certificate in Culinary Skills is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ related experience in international hotels in a Pastry supervisory role.
• Commitment to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Good communication skills and 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.
• Collaborate on seasonal pastry menus with the culinary team and experiment with new techniques.
• Lead, train, and supervise the pastry team, including scheduling and workload management.
• Monitor pastry inventory, control costs, and minimize waste.
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness standards in the pastry kitchen.

Skills

Pastry

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Diploma / Vocational certificate in Culinary Skills

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to join the Holiday Inn team in Dubai. You will oversee pastry production, design new desserts, and lead the pastry section to ensure excellence in taste, presentation, and quality.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma in Culinary Skills, have 2+ years of pastry supervisory experience in international hotels, and communicate fluently in English. Shifts include weekends and public holidays; food safety standards are mandatory.