Pastry Sous Chef

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Hotel Group in Abu Dhabi invites a talented Sous Chef Pastry to partner with the Pastry Chef and lead the pastry operation across hotel outlets and events, ensuring outstanding product quality, cost control, and strict food safety standards.

You will supervise production, mentor pastry associates, drive innovation, and collaborate with culinary leadership to develop seasonal menus and banquet concepts that elevate guest experiences in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pastry operations in luxury hotels, resorts, or high-end hospitality.
• Strong leadership with ability to mentor culinary teams.
• Proficient in modern pastry techniques, desserts, chocolate work, and cake production.
• Financial awareness including food cost control and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry operations and supervise production across hotel outlets and events.
• Develop menus, seasonal offerings, and banquet concepts with culinary leadership.
• Coach and develop pastry staff, ensuring quality, safety, and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry operations

Luxury hospitality

Menu development

Food safety

English fluent

Job description

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact As a pioneering collective with a common purpose we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey At Rosewood Hotel Group we answer The Calling Together we Make the Place

THE TEAM

The Pastry team at Rosewood Abu Dhabi is dedicated to creating exceptional culinary experiences through creativity craftsmanship and innovation From elegant la carte desserts and afternoon tea offerings to large-scale banquet productions and specialty celebrations the team consistently delivers products that reflect the highest standards of luxury hospitality As a Sous Chef Pastry you will report to the Pastry Chef and work closely with the Executive Sous Chef and wider culinary leadership team to oversee pastry operations develop talent drive innovation and maintain exceptional quality across all pastry offerings

YOUR ROLE

As a Sous Chef Pastry you will support the Pastry Chef in leading the entire pastry operation ensuring exceptional product quality operational excellence and financial performance across all hotel outlets and events You will be responsible for supervising pastry production managing associates maintaining food safety standards controlling costs and fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement Your leadership and expertise will contribute directly to delivering memorable guest experiences while achieving departmental business objectives

HOW YOU LL MAKE THE PLACE

Support the Pastry Chef in leading all pastry operations ensuring exceptional quality consistency and presentation across outlets and events Manage pastry production staffing and workflow planning in line with business demands and occupancy forecasts Lead coach and develop pastry associates while maintaining high levels of engagement performance and professionalism Drive food quality cost control inventory management and waste reduction initiatives to support departmental profitability Ensure the highest standards of food safety sanitation hygiene and operational compliance throughout the pastry department Collaborate with culinary leadership to develop innovative menus seasonal offerings banquet concepts and specialty pastry creations

OUR BENEFITS

As part of our team you ll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing professional growth and life beyond work This includes medical coverage paid time off complimentary room nights learning and development opportunities global career opportunities and industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group your voice is heard and valued We re a community that encourages associates to be themselves not fit into a fixed culture and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history culture and geography of our destinations We re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine long-lasting relationships but to transforming them and our Diversity Equity and Inclusion DEI strategy helps put these principles into practice

COULD THIS BE YOU?

You have experience leading pastry operations within a luxury hotel, resort, or high-end hospitality environment You are passionate about pastry arts, innovation, and delivering exceptional guest experiences You possess strong leadership skills and have a proven ability to develop, motivate, and inspire culinary teams You have extensive knowledge of modern pastry techniques, bakery operations, desserts, chocolate work, and specialty cake production You demonstrate strong financial awareness, including food cost control, inventory management, and operational efficiency You communicate fluently in English and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced culinary environment