Chef de Partie – Pastry & Cake Display (5‑Star Hotel)

About the role

A leading 5‑star luxury hotel on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie specializing in pastry and cake display. The successful candidate will create high‑quality pastries and visually striking cake arrangements for banquets, events and daily service, ensuring the hotel’s culinary standards are upheld.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of high‑quality pastries, desserts and cake displays that meet luxury standards.
• Create visually appealing cake displays and decorative elements for banquets, events and daily buffet presentations.
• Collaborate with the Pastry Chef and culinary team to develop innovative dessert menus and seasonal specialties.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards in the pastry kitchen.
• Manage inventory of pastry and cake ingredients and order supplies as necessary.
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff, promoting skill development and maintaining team efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized and efficient work area in accordance with hotel policies.

Required profile

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Chef de Partie in pastry arts, with significant experience in cake display and decoration.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification in pastry arts preferred.
• Strong artistic sense and attention to detail for cake decoration and presentation.
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality pastry products in a luxury hospitality environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure kitchen environment.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must be currently residing in the UAE.

Required skills

• Pastry preparation
• Cake display and decoration
• Food safety and hygiene compliance
• Inventory management