Sous Chef - Pastry & Bakery

W Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

W Hotels in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Pastry & Bakery Lead to supervise daily production of pastries, breads, cakes, and desserts, ensuring high quality and presentation.

You will monitor production, stock, and food costs, train and motivate the team, uphold food safety, and coordinate with Food & Beverage on dessert specials and menu changes.

Join Marriott's W Hotels and contribute to a culture of culinary excellence in a luxury, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Educational qualification as technical/trade/vocational degree.
• 4–6 years of pastry/bakery experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate the daily activities of the pastry and bakery team.
• Plan, prepare, and oversee production of pastries, breads, cakes, and desserts with high quality and presentation.
• Monitor production levels, stock requirements, and food costs to meet needs.
• Train, guide, and motivate team members to maintain performance and consistency.
• Ensure food safety standards, kitchen hygiene, and production records; maintain confidentiality of assets.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY Lead, supervise, and coordinate the daily activities of the pastry and bakery team. Plan, prepare, and oversee the production of pastries, breads, cakes, desserts, and specialty baked items, ensuring high quality and presentation standards. Monitor production levels, stock requirements, and food costs to meet operational needs. Train, guide, and motivate team members to maintain performance and consistency. Ensure proper portioning, decoration, and presentation of all pastry and bakery products. Coordinate with Food & Beverage teams regarding dessert specials and menu changes. Maintain food safety standards, kitchen hygiene, and production records. Ensure all products meet company specifications and take corrective action when necessary. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.