Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef

About the role

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, a 5-star beach resort in Abu Dhabi, is looking for an Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef to oversee its pastry and bakery operations across all hotel outlets, restaurants, banquets and special events. The role provides strong leadership to the pastry and bakery team while maintaining luxury hospitality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee pastry and bakery operations and lead the pastry and bakery team, including recruitment, training, coaching and performance evaluation.
• Plan production schedules according to business levels, occupancy and events, and collaborate with the Executive Chef and other culinary leaders.
• Create pastry, bakery, dessert and confectionery menus, introduce seasonal specialties and customise products for VIP guests and events.
• Monitor food costs, production expenses and budgets, control food wastage and portion management, and run recipe costing and yield analysis.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, purchasing and supplier coordination, and conduct HACCP, food safety and hygiene inspections.
• Coordinate with F&B, Banquets and other departments, handle special guest requests and dietary requirements, and support promotional activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in pastry and bakery operations, preferably in luxury hotels.
• At least 3-5 years in a senior leadership or executive pastry position.
• Previous experience managing and developing large culinary teams.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge of international pastry, bakery, chocolate, confectionery and dessert techniques.
• Menu, recipe costing, budgeting and inventory management.
• Strong leadership, planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication.