Demi Chef de Partie – Pastry

About the role

SO/, a collection of fashion-rooted luxury hotels founded in 2011, is looking for a Demi Chef de Partie Pastry to join its culinary team in Dubai. The role helps create high-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods that meet international culinary trends.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Pastry Chef in preparing a wide range of pastries, desserts and baked goods
• Follow recipes accurately while keeping quality and consistency standards
• Develop new dessert concepts with the pastry team
• Ensure proper storage, handling and rotation of ingredients and finished products
• Maintain a clean, organised workspace and follow food safety and hygiene standards
• Help with inventory management and ordering of pastry supplies
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff
• Take part in menu planning and development meetings
• Adapt recipes to different dietary restrictions and allergies

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Pastry Cook or in a similar role in a professional kitchen
• Culinary degree or diploma focused on pastry arts preferred
• Current food safety certification
• Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• English communication skills; additional languages are a plus
• Adaptability to a multicultural environment

Required skills

• Pastry preparation techniques, baking methods and dessert presentation
• Use of pastry equipment and tools
• Time management and organisation
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and dietary restrictions
• Familiarity with international pastry trends