Chef De Partie - Bakery

About the role

Park Hyatt Dubai is looking for a Chef de Partie - Bakery. The role prepares and presents high-quality bakery products while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, presentation, hygiene and food safety. It oversees the assigned bakery section, supports daily production needs and contributes to exceptional culinary experiences in line with luxury hospitality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the bakery section and prepare a range of breads, rolls, artisan loaves, breakfast pastries, viennoiserie and specialty items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, appearance, portioning and quality across all products.
• Prepare mise en place and monitor dough preparation, fermentation, proofing, baking and finishing.
• Support seasonal offerings, specialty products, festive items and promotional menus.
• Check raw materials and finished products regularly, coordinate with Pastry, Culinary, Stewarding and F&B teams, and train Demi Chefs de Partie, Commis Chefs and kitchen attendants.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with inventory, requisitions and stock rotation, and minimize waste through good planning and portion control.
• Comply with HACCP, food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards, keep workstations clean and report equipment issues to senior culinary leadership.

Required profile

• Diploma or certification in Bakery, Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a Chef de Partie, Demi Chef de Partie or Baker in a hotel, bakery, artisan bakery or luxury hospitality setting.
• Experience producing breads, breakfast pastries, viennoiserie, specialty baked goods and buffet bakery items.
• Good understanding of HACCP, allergen management and hygiene requirements.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail and ability to work in a multicultural team.

Required skills

• Bread making, dough preparation, fermentation, proofing and baking methods
• HACCP and food safety knowledge