Pastry Sous Chef: Lead 5-Star Pastry Operations

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

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Salary in AED

Healthcare package

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Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a seasoned Pastry Sous Chef to lead the Pastry Kitchen within the Culinary team. You will oversee daily operations, ensure quality and consistency, and develop menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years in a 5-star kitchen, strong pastry expertise, and proven leadership. This role requires shift flexibility and adherence to HACCP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent; culinary qualification preferred.
• Strong pastry knowledge, including cost control and pricing of ingredients and supplies.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to motivate and guide team to high-performance standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management to oversee inventory, staff schedules, and daily kitchen operations.
• High attention to detail and full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a 5-star kitchen environment, including substantial pastry leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Pastry kitchen to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to culinary standards.
• Monitor resource consumption and optimize the use of equipment, ingredients, and inventory.
• Develop weekly set menus, monthly promotions, and seasonal offerings in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Lead, coach, and support the kitchen team to maintain high levels of performance, productivity, and teamwork.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, equipment, and utensils in compliance with HACCP, health, and safety regulations.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality pastries and promptly address guest requests and feedback to enhance the dining experience.
• Continuously uphold and improve health and safety practices and carry out additional duties as assigned by the Senior Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Inventory oversight

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Culinary qualification (preferred)

5-star kitchen experience

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a seasoned Pastry Sous Chef to lead the Pastry Kitchen within the Culinary team. You will oversee daily operations, ensure quality and consistency, and develop menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years in a 5-star kitchen, strong pastry expertise, and proven leadership. This role requires shift flexibility and adherence to HACCP and safety standards.