Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef

We are seeking an experienced Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef to oversee pastry and bakery operations at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for providing strong leadership, guidance, and direction to the pastry and bakery team. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth production and maintaining consistency in product quality and presentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating production schedules according to business levels, occupancy, and event requirements
• Developing creative and innovative pastry, bakery, dessert, and confectionery menus
• Introducing seasonal specialties, signature desserts, and new product concepts
• Ensuring all products meet luxury hospitality standards in taste, texture, quality, and presentation
• Monitoring food costs, production expenses, and operational budgets
• Managing inventory, stock rotation, purchasing, and supplier coordination

You will also be responsible for recruiting, training, coaching, and developing pastry and bakery colleagues, as well as conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in pastry and bakery operations, preferably within luxury hotels
• At least 3–5 years of experience in a senior leadership or executive pastry position
• Extensive knowledge of international pastry, bakery, chocolate, confectionery, and dessert techniques
• Strong experience in menu planning, recipe costing, budgeting, and inventory management
• Previous experience managing and developing large culinary teams

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.