Pastry Sous Chef

About the Arts Club Dubai

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pastry and dessert preparation and presentation to culinary standards.
• Help achieve food-cost targets; prepare a range of traditional and modern pastries and desserts.
• Create new dessert offerings, including non-gluten items, and refresh restaurant menus.
• Monitor ingredient stocks, place orders within budget, maintain par stocks, and rotate products.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the pastry section.
• Prepare duty rotas, ensure staffing cover, assist with vacation planning, and manage overtime within agreed limits.
• Support dish demonstrations and keep records of them.
• Manage the Pastry Department in the Head Chef’s absence and contribute to team development.
• Maintain food quality while controlling costs and supporting outlet profitability.

Candidate requirements

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

Benefits

• The employer offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.