Pastry Chef de Partie

About the role

The Pastry Chef de Partie works in a hotel restaurant in Dubai and supervises and coordinates the activities of cooks and kitchen workers. The role covers food presentation, portion control, stock monitoring and supporting the kitchen team.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate cooks and kitchen workers, and assist them with various tasks and provide what they need.
• Determine how food should be presented, create decorative food displays and ensure proper portion, arrangement and garnish.
• Monitor the quantity of food prepared and the stock of kitchen supplies and food.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items, and prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Maintain kitchen logs for the food safety program and ensure food quality, notifying the manager of products that do not meet specifications.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining and motivating staff.
• Follow company, safety and security policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training and certifications, and keep a professional appearance.

Required profile

• Technical, trade or vocational school degree preferred.
• 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• No license or certification required.