Sous Chef Pastry

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Dubai seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, craft seasonal pastry menus, and ensure top hospitality standards. You will coach team members, manage production lists, and collaborate with Front of House to delight guests.

The role emphasizes integrity, leadership and teamwork, with a focus on quality, safety and cross-department coordination across Outlets and Banquets. This position offers path for career growth within a globally renowned brand.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pastry/kitchen teams in hospitality environment.
• Ability to develop seasonal pastry menus and specials.
• Strong focus on food safety and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team operations with hands-on coaching to pastry staff.
• Oversee daily pastry production, checks, and service flow.
• Develop and implement seasonal pastry menus and daily specials.
• Foster collaboration between Front of House and Back of House.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and scheduling for pastry.
• Maintain health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Hospitality

Integrity

Job description

Job Description:

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Pastry Sous Chef, you’re not just leading daily kitchen operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Heres what youll do during a typical day:

• Lead culinary team operations: Provide hands-on leadership and in-the-moment coaching to kitchen staff, with either a focus on Outlets or Banquets
• Oversee production and service: Manage daily kitchen operations, including creating and monitoring production lists, completing line checks, and expediting service periods
• Enhance menu offerings: Develop and implement seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials
• Promote cross-department collaboration: Foster strong, positive relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure seamless operations
• Provide administrative support: Assist with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.