Pastry Sous Chef (Cake Specialist)

Palazzo Versace Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Palazzo Versace Dubai is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to supervise daily operations in the Pastry Kitchen, with a focus on cake production and decoration. You will create a wide array of cakes and bespoke designs while maintaining exceptional taste, texture, and presentation.

Lead and train a pastry team to deliver high-quality outputs for luxury hotel events and celebrations. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a similar role, strong pastry technique knowledge, and a flair for creative,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar Pastry Sous Chef role in a luxury hotel or pastry establishment.
• Strong specialization in cake making, decoration, and bespoke cake design.
• Excellent knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and production methods.
• Creative flair with exceptional attention to detail and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Pastry Kitchen with a focus on cake production and decoration.
• Create and produce a wide range of cakes, celebration cakes, specialty cakes, and bespoke designs.
• Ensure high standards of taste, texture, presentation, and consistency.
• Develop creative cake concepts in line with guest requests, hotel events, and occasions.
• Supervise, train, and motivate pastry team members to ensure efficient production and high‑quality output.
• Prepare and execute cake decorations using piping, fondant, chocolate, sugar work, and other techniques.
• Ensure all products are prepared according to recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.

Skills

Cake making

Decoration

Leadership

Team management

Piping

Fondant

Sugar work

Food safety

Education

Culinary/Pastry qualification

Job description

• Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Pastry Kitchen, with a primary focus on cake production and decoration.
• Create and produce a wide range of cakes, celebration cakes, specialty cakes, and bespoke designs.
• Ensure exceptional standards of taste, texture, presentation, and consistency.
• Develop creative cake concepts and designs in line with guest requests, hotel events, and special occasions.
• Supervise, train, and motivate pastry team members to ensure efficient production and high‑quality output.
• Prepare and execute cake decorations using various techniques, including piping, fondant, chocolate, sugar work, and other decorative elements.
• Ensure all products are prepared according to approved recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Monitor stock levels, food quality, wastage, and portion control to support effective cost management.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and HACCP compliance.
• Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef and other culinary teams on new concepts, seasonal offerings, and special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Pastry Kitchen, with a primary focus on cake production and decoration.
• Create and produce a wide range of cakes, celebration cakes, specialty cakes, and bespoke designs.
• Ensure exceptional standards of taste, texture, presentation, and consistency.
• Develop creative cake concepts and designs in line with guest requests, hotel events, and special occasions.
• Supervise, train, and motivate pastry team members to ensure efficient production and high‑quality output.
• Prepare and execute cake decorations using various techniques, including piping, fondant, chocolate, sugar work, and other decorative elements.
• Ensure all products are prepared according to approved recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Monitor stock levels, food quality, wastage, and portion control to support effective cost management.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and HACCP compliance.
• Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef and other culinary teams on new concepts, seasonal offerings, and special projects.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar Pastry Sous Chef role within a 5-star luxury hotel, high-end bakery, or pastry establishment.
• Strong specialization in cake making, decoration, and bespoke cake design.
• Excellent knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and production methods.
• Creative flair with exceptional attention to detail and presentation.
• Experience with fondant, chocolate decoration, sugar work, piping, and other cake decorating techniques.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Culinary/Pastry qualification from a recognized institution is preferred.