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The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, producing, and presenting an extensive range of French pastries, international desserts, traditional Arabic sweets, and contemporary Middle Eastern confectionery in accordance with luxury hospitality standards.\nThe ideal candidate must demonstrate strong technical expertise in French patisserie, including laminated dough, entremets, mousse, chocolate work, and plated desserts, alongside practical knowledge of traditional Arabic sweets such as baklava, kunafa, maamoul, basbousa, qatayef, and other regional specialties.\nThe Pastry Chef will contribute to menu development, buffet presentation, à la carte dessert production, banquet operations, seasonal celebrations, and VIP guest experiences while maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, creativity, hygiene, cost control, and guest satisfaction.\nJoin a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.\nTake the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.\nKey Responsibilities\nPrepare and produce a wide variety of French pastries, cakes, tarts, baked goods, chocolates, confectionery, and international desserts.\nPrepare and present traditional Arabic sweets and Middle Eastern desserts while maintaining their authentic flavors, textures, and preparation techniques.\nDemonstrate strong technical knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry methods, including dough preparation, baking, fillings, creams, mousses, chocolate work, and decorative finishing.\nCreate innovative desserts and pastry products that meet the hotel's luxury standards and reflect current culinary trends.\nEnsure consistency in taste, texture, quality, portion size, and presentation across all products.\nPrepare desserts and pastries for restaurants, all-day dining outlets, buffets, room service, banquets, catering functions, and VIP guest amenities.\nMaintain high standards of craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail throughout the production process.\nPrepare and present a variety of traditional Arabic sweets, Middle Eastern confectionery, and regional dessert specialties in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.\nMaintain authenticity in flavors, preparation methods, ingredients, and presentation while ensuring consistency and premium product quality.\nAdapt traditional sweets for luxury hotel buffets, special dining experiences, festive occasions, and high-profile events.\nContribute to the preparation of seasonal and cultural dessert selections, including those offered during Ramadan, Eid, and other special celebrations.\nExplore creative ways to enhance the presentation of traditional sweets while respecting their cultural identity and culinary heritage.\nEnsure proper handling, storage, freshness, and presentation of all Arabic sweets and related products.\nAssist the Executive Chef or Executive Pastry Chef in developing, testing, and updating pastry and dessert menus.\nContribute creative ideas for French patisserie, Arabic sweets, international desserts, and contemporary confectionery.\nDevelop new dessert concepts that incorporate seasonal ingredients, premium products, and regional flavors.\nStandardize recipes, preparation methods, portion sizes, yields, and presentation guidelines.\nSupport the development of dessert selections for fine dining, afternoon tea, buffet displays, weddings, banquets, and special events.\nAdapt products to accommodate dietary requirements where feasible, while maintaining food safety and quality standards.\nStay informed about emerging pastry techniques, international trends, and innovative dessert presentation methods.\nEnsure all pastries, desserts, and confectionery items are presented attractively and consistently in accordance with five-star hotel standards.\nAssist in creating elegant dessert displays for restaurants, buffets, themed dining experiences, weddings, conferences, and special occasions.\nMaintain the freshness, appearance, texture, and appropriate serving conditions of displayed products.\nPrepare customized dessert arrangements and special pastry amenities for VIP guests and other requests.\nCollaborate with the culinary team to deliver memorable dessert experiences that enhance guest satisfaction.\nPlan and organize daily pastry production according to hotel occupancy, outlet requirements, banquet event orders, and anticipated guest demand.\nEnsure the timely preparation and delivery of all assigned pastry and dessert products.\nFollow standardized recipes, production schedules, and established kitchen procedures.\nMaintain appropriate mise en place and ensure the availability of ingredients and equipment before service.\nCoordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth operations and efficient service delivery.\nMaintain a clean, organized, and professional working environment, ensuring the proper use and care of pastry equipment and tools.\nMaintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, sanitation, and personal grooming in accordance with hotel policies.\nFollow HACCP principles and applicable food safety regulations.\nInspect ingredients and finished products to ensure freshness, consistency, and compliance with quality standards.\nEnsure proper storage, labeling, temperature control, shelf-life monitoring, and stock rotation.\nPrevent cross-contamination and ensure appropriate allergen identification and handling.\nReport any food safety concerns, equipment issues, or product quality deviations to the relevant supervisor.\nAssist with ingredient requisitions, stock monitoring, inventory control, and production forecasting.\nMonitor the efficient use of ingredients and minimize food waste.\nFollow standardized recipes and portion-control procedures to support food cost targets.\nCheck the quality and quantity of delivered ingredients and report discrepancies.\nMaintain accurate records of production, stock usage, and wastage as required.\nEnsure responsible use and storage of ingredients, equipment, and other kitchen resources.\nWork closely with the Executive Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, and other culinary team members to maintain operational efficiency and product consistency.\nSupport the training and development of junior pastry team members where required.\nShare knowledge of pastry techniques, dessert preparation, presentation, and food safety practices.\nPromote teamwork, professionalism, creativity, and effective communication within the pastry section.\nPerform other relevant duties assigned by the Executive Chef or hotel management.\nQualifications & Experience\nDiploma or professional qualification in Pastry Arts, Baking, Culinary Arts, or a related field.\nMinimum of 2-3 years of relevant pastry experience, preferably in a 5-star hotel, luxury resort, or upscale 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