Chef de Partie - Pastry at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

Role Overview

Workplace

• The role is based at InterContinental Fujairah Resort in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
• The position operates in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment with flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Pastry Chef and kitchen colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Prepare and present pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and bakery products to hotel standards.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Assist with new dessert concepts and seasonal offerings.
• Accommodate special dietary requirements and guest requests according to hotel procedures.
• Support buffets, special events, banquets, promotions, and à la carte requirements.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering pastry ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain storage, temperature control, labelling, FIFO rotation, and waste reduction.
• Train and guide junior team members.
• Maintain food hygiene, HACCP, sanitation, workplace safety, and occupational safety standards.
• Operate pastry and bakery equipment safely and report equipment issues promptly.
• Perform other culinary duties assigned by the Pastry Chef.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of a degree, diploma, or certificate in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a luxury hotel or hospitality environment.
• Previous Chef de Partie - Pastry experience, including supervisory or team-leading experience.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, desserts, cakes, bakery products, and food presentation.
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Basic knowledge of food cost, stock control, and waste management.
• Good communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.