301 Executive Pastry Chef jobs in the United Arab Emirates

A highly skilled and creative Pastry Chef with extensive experience in crafting a wide range of desserts, pastries, and baked goods. Specializes in both classic and contemporary pastry techniques, ensuring the highest standards of taste, texture, and presentation. Known for attention to detail, innovation, and the ability to work under pressure in high-volume kitchens.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3, AED4,000.00 per month

Overview:

Be part of an iconic hospitality landmark

Ciel Dubai Marina, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' prestigious Vignette Collection, is set to redefine luxury as the world's tallest hotel. The First Group's flagship development featuring 1,004 elegantly designed guestrooms, 8 stunning dining destinations, 3 outdoor swimming pools, breathtaking floor-to-ceiling panoramic views, and an array of world-class amenities, Ciel offers an unparalleled hospitality experience.

Designed by the award-winning architectural firm, NORR Group, Ciel has already garnered prestigious industry accolades, including the 2019 International Property Awards for Best International Hotel Architecture and Best Hotel Architecture Arabia . This international recognition establishes Ciel as a landmark development and a symbol of innovation in the hospitality industry.

Join our dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences and unlock endless opportunities for professional growth with Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection.

The First Group Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company pioneering a new era of excellence. With a rapidly expanding portfolio of award-winning upscale hotels, signature restaurants, and distinctive leisure destinations, we are committed to creating unforgettable experiences at every touchpoint.

Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of experience from renowned hotel brands, combined with a deep understanding of the Dubai and GCC markets. With a comprehensive infrastructure spanning all key areas of hotel management, we offer tailored solutions to maximise efficiency, drive revenue growth, and enhance guest satisfaction.

At The First Group Hospitality, we are dedicated to building long-term partnerships with our clients. By leveraging our global insights, regional expertise, and strong operational foundation, we ensure that every aspect of your hotel is managed with precision and care. Our goal is to optimise performance, boost profitability, and deliver sustainable growth for your property.

Job Description:

The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for leading the pastry and bakery operations of the hotel, creating innovative and high-quality desserts, breads, and baked goods. The role requires managing a pastry team, ensuring consistency in production, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, controlling costs, and delivering exceptional guest experiences through creative presentations and flavors.

• Plan, prepare, and oversee all pastry and bakery items for restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and special events.
• Develop seasonal menus, signature desserts, and special creations aligned with hotel standards.
• Ensure all pastry products meet established quality, portion, and presentation guidelines.
• Lead, train, and mentor the pastry team, fostering creativity, productivity, and teamwork.
• Schedule staff effectively to meet operational needs while managing labor costs.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and succession planning.
• Manage ingredient purchasing, storage, and usage to minimize waste and control costs.
• Work closely with the purchasing and cost control departments to source high-quality ingredients.
• Monitor budget, portion control, and standard recipes to ensure profitability.
• Enforce HACCP and food safety standards in all pastry operations.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, proper sanitation, and maintenance of pastry equipment.
• Comply with hotel policies, local regulations, and health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with F&B and banquet teams to design creative menus for weddings, events, and promotions.
• Stay updated with global pastry trends and introduce innovative techniques and flavors.
• Interact with guests during special events or chef's tables to showcase pastry creations.

Desired Skill & Expertise:

• Degree/Diploma in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–8 years of pastry experience, including at least 2–3 years in a leadership role in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment.
• Strong knowledge of modern pastry and bakery techniques, chocolate work, sugar artistry, and plated dessert presentations.
• Excellent leadership, training, and organizational skills.
• Creativity, passion for pastry, and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in cost control and inventory management.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Company Description

Advanced Baking Concept introduced the fresh-from-frozen concept to the GCC region nearly two decades ago, inspired by well-known European techniques. By leveraging advanced freezing and baking technologies and controlling every aspect of the production process, we produce a diverse range of high-quality products. Our commitment to innovation ensures constant evolution, enabling us to cater to the needs of different industry professionals. Today, we offer a variety of goods, including fresh-from-frozen, ready-to-bake, ready-to-thaw, ready-to-serve, and par-baked products.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role based in Dubai for an Executive Pastry Chef. The Executive Pastry Chef will oversee the preparation and baking of various pastry products, manage daily kitchen operations, and ensure the highest quality and consistency. Responsibilities include Production planning, menu development, managing a team of pastry cooks, maintaining inventory, sourcing ingredients, Training & Development of the team and upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Pastry and Baking skills
• Food Preparation and Cooking Skills
• Strong Culinary Skills
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
• Creativity and innovation in pastry design and development
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-paced environment
• Formal culinary training or relevant experience in a professional kitchen

* Candidates with Industrial Bakeries/Pastry experience are must.

LXR Hotels & Resorts is a collection of independent, luxury properties that celebrate the unique character of each destination. Every hotel in the LXR portfolio offers a bespoke experience, combining authentic service with refined elegance and cultural richness. At LXR, we believe in creating unforgettable moments for our guests—and extraordinary opportunities for our team members.

As Executive Pastry Chef, you will play a vital role in shaping the culinary narrative of our hotel through refined desserts and artistic pastry creations. You will oversee all aspects of the pastry department, ensuring consistency in quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction across restaurants, lounges, and bespoke events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the pastry and bakery team, inspiring a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Curate and execute elevated dessert menus that align with the hotel's identity and guest expectations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership on menu development, seasonal offerings, and culinary concepts.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure training and development of team members to continuously elevate craftsmanship and service.

What are we looking for?
An Executive Pastry Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• A minimum of 5 years in a senior pastry leadership role, ideally within ultra-luxury or boutique hotel environments.
• Deep expertise in modern and classical pastry techniques.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• A creative mindset with an eye for detail and aesthetics.
• A genuine passion for luxury hospitality and guest experience.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For over a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all

Work Locations
LXR Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi

Schedule
Full-time

Brand
LXR by Hilton

Potential Benefits
Housing, Additional benefits as per company policy

Job
Culinary

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests' stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that's chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests' expectations at every possible turn.

Gleaming in the vibrant heart of New Dubai, enveloped in private sands and luxuriant gardens, One&Only Royal Mirage is a sanctuary of traditional splendour where indulgence and excitement gloriously combine. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest's every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it's our passion.

With stunning resorts located across the globe and exciting expansion planned, Kerzner International currently has a fantastic opportunity for an
Executive Pastry Chef
to join the One&Only team at
The One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel
in Dubai.

With the global growth of our brands, you will be an integral spart of the Resort's success and your role goes beyond running the pastry and bakery kitchens at the Resort with the aim of maintaining the established standards, ensuring profitability and achieving maximum guest satisfaction.

Suitable candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience in the same capacity in an upscale 5* hotel/resort environment. Ability to work in a multicultural and challenging working environment, who can lead, supervises and motivates his/her staff in all aspect of service to the highest professional standards with care and attention to detail and in accordance to the standard operating procedures established. Innovation, creativity, dynamism, passion and flexibility and good people skills are required for this role.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

Company Description

Advanced Baking Concept introduced the fresh-from-frozen concept to the GCC region nearly two decades ago, inspired by well-known European techniques. By leveraging advanced freezing and baking technologies and controlling every aspect of the production process, we produce a diverse range of high-quality products. Our commitment to innovation ensures constant evolution, enabling us to cater to the needs of different industry professionals. Today, we offer a variety of goods, including fresh-from-frozen, ready-to-bake, ready-to-thaw, ready-to-serve, and par-baked products.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role based in Dubai for an Executive Pastry Chef. The Executive Pastry Chef will oversee the preparation and baking of various pastry products, manage daily kitchen operations, and ensure the highest quality and consistency. Responsibilities include menu development, managing a team of pastry cooks, maintaining inventory, sourcing ingredients, and upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bakery and Baking skills
• Food Preparation and Cooking skills
• Strong Culinary Skills
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
• Creativity and innovation in pastry design and development
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-paced environment
• Formal culinary training or relevant experience in a professional kitchen

We are seeking a skilled culinary professional to lead our pastry kitchen team. As a key member of our culinary department, you will bring creativity and passion for gastronomy to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

• Support the efficient operation of the kitchen department, ensuring high-quality service standards.
• Collaborate with your team to create memorable dining experiences while managing costs and inventory effectively.
• Maintain strong working relationships and promote a positive company culture.

• Experience in A la Carte restaurants or equivalent roles in busy kitchens.
• Demonstrated culinary skills and knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally and personally in a dynamic environment. You will have access to ongoing training and development programs to enhance your skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends.

Please note that this position requires flexibility and adaptability. You must be willing to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Who we are Our Hotels We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is after all our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family we will support your development by nurturing your personality creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA reflected by our core values of Passion Personality Respect Working Together and Creativity.

If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process such as adjustments to how you apply alternative formats of information or adjustments to the assessment process itself please email so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process. Please note that we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries about updates.

Reference Hotel

The Lana Dorchester Collection

Division & Department

Food & Beverage Pastry

As an Executive Pastry Chef at The Lana Hotel here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Family Benefits
• Worldclass Development Opportunities
• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in our sister Dorchester Collection hotels
• 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our sister Dorchester Collection hotels
• Meals on Duty
• Private Medical Insurance for self and the family
• Life Insurance for self
• Annual Flight Allowance for self and the dependents
• Education Support Allowance for children
• Housing Allowance
• Transportation Allowance
• Business attire laundry complimentary by the Company
• Participation in the Company Bonus Plan

Youll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You will be responsible for leading the entire pastry operations ensuring each dessert is an artistic flawless expression of luxury precision and innovation to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience.
• Oversee daily production across all outlets including afternoon tea inroom dining banquets and signature restaurants maintaining impeccable quality and consistency.
• In addition to the creative and technical execution of the role youll also lead your kitchen team adhering to safety standards and continuously developing their skills through coaching and mentorship.
• Introduce and implement the latest international pastry trends including modern techniques such as 3D chocolate work edible printing and lowsugar or plantbased alternatives without compromising on taste or elegance.
• Work closely with Angelo Musa World Pastry Champion to cocreate seasonal and signature menus that push creative boundaries while reflecting the DNA of our brand.
• Ensure full compliance with hygiene and HACCP standards while maintaining costeffective production and stock control.
• Our values of Passion Personality Respect Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As an Executive Pastry Chef youll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• Champion sustainability by incorporating locally sourced ingredients minimizing waste and supporting ethical sourcing practices.
• Foster a culture of excellence and innovation in the pastry kitchen setting new benchmarks in guest satisfaction and culinary artistry.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of an Executive Pastry Chef but well make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

• Youll bring your unique personality and passion to the role and the team.
• You have a talent for innovation precision and experience in leading pastry kitchens in ultraluxury hotels.
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a multicultural team in a highpressure environment.
• Proficiency in the latest pastry kitchen technologies and tools.
• Excellent planning organizational and financial management skills including inventory ordering and cost control.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language. French or Italian would be a plus.

Job Location

United Arab Emirates

Location

Dubai

Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island: On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in early 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent and entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Located less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this integrated resort offering 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theater, nightclub, and five-star spa is currently under construction on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf.

About The Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to join the resort's Steak House by Alain Ducasse team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily pastry and bakery production aligned to forecasts, reservations, and event need
• Standardize recipes with precise weights, yields, photos, and allergen declarations; maintain recipe cards in the system.
• Ensure excellence in lamination, fermentation schedules, dough temperature control, and chocolate tempering; calibrate ovens, sheeters, mixers, and blast chillers.
• Set plating standards and monitor KPIs for taste, texture, portioning, and ticket times; conduct daily tastings and line checks.
• Deliver exceptional pastry experiences that reflect the outlet concept and brand standards.
• Engage with guests on special requests (birthday and wedding cakes, dietary needs) and host tastings when appropriate.
• Build, schedule, and lead the pastry team; allocate stations (lamination, baking, garnish, chocolate, plating) based on skill and business needs.
• Author and update SOPs, recipe cards, and visual plating guides; conduct corrective coaching in service.
• Monitor pastry trends (plant-based, reduced sugar, local fruits, modern techniques) and propose innovations and pricing updates.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Restaurant, Beverage, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, and PR on launches and promotions.
• Attend department and inter-department meetings; communicate relevant updates.
• Uphold Company policies, grooming standards, and Code of Conduct; champion sustainability (reduce, re-use, recycle).
• Follow health and safety standards and drive continuous improvement.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Formal pastry education is preferred (e.g., Diplôme de Pâtisserie or equivalent).
• Advanced pastry and bakery techniques: laminated doughs, viennoiserie, sourdoughs, entremets, tarts, petit fours, ice creams/sorbets, gluten-free and vegan adaptations.
• Chocolate tempering and decoration; sugar work and showpieces; modern glazing and finishing techniques.
• Creativity with strong aesthetic sense and balanced flavour profiles.
• Minimum of 10 years' professional pastry experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role within luxury hotels, fine dining, or premium restaurant groups.

About Wynn Al Marjan Island's Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits . The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicants seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.