Pastry Sous Chef

About The Arts Club Dubai

Role overview

Pastry and kitchen responsibilities

• Organise pastry and dessert preparation and presentation to meet culinary standards.
• Prepare cakes, cookies, pies, afternoon tea sweets, plated desserts, and mignardises using traditional and modern recipes.
• Develop new dessert items, including non-gluten offerings, and refresh restaurant menus.
• Monitor ingredient stocks, order within budget, maintain par stocks, and rotate products.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the pastry section.
• Help achieve food-cost targets and support outlet profitability.
• Prepare duty rotas, assist with vacation planning, and keep staffing cover and overtime within agreed limits.
• Support demonstrations of dishes and retain demonstration records.
• Manage the Pastry Department in the Head Chef’s absence.

Candidate requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience in the same role at a luxury hotel or reputable high-end restaurant.
• Internationally recognised professional certification.
• Good working-level written and spoken English.
• Strong organisation, time management, flexibility, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality, self-motivation, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

• The employer offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.