Pastry Chef

We are seeking a creative and passionate Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods, driving innovation, and ensuring consistency and impeccable presentation to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and produce a wide variety of high-quality pastries, desserts, and bakery items.
• Design and develop new dessert menus and seasonal specials in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and quality across all products.
• Supervise and train pastry team members, providing guidance and motivation to foster a strong team.
• Collaborate with banquet and restaurant teams to customize dessert menus for special events.
• Monitor food cost, portion control, and actively minimize wastage.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and rotation of ingredients.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards (including HACCP) are strictly followed.
• Stay updated with pastry trends, techniques, and innovations to continuously enhance menu offerings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Formal culinary/pastry training or equivalent certification is required.
• Strong creative and artistic skills in pastry and dessert presentation.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

Are you ready to bring your culinary artistry to the Fairmont Ajman? Apply or Shortlist this position today!