Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About the role

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.

What you'll bring

• 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.