Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry Kitchen

About the role

The Demi Chef de Partie in the Pastry Kitchen supports the Chef de Partie and the kitchen team in preparing and delivering high‑quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. This position is ideal for a passionate pastry professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume resort environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked items.
• Help manage a specific section of the pastry kitchen, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of all items.
• Follow recipes and kitchen standards to ensure consistency in taste, portion size, and presentation.
• Monitor stock levels for your section, ensuring ingredients are fresh and available, and assist with inventory checks.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Chef de Partie and other kitchen staff to ensure efficient service during busy periods.
• Assist in proper storage of food supplies, ensuring correct labeling and rotation (FIFO system).
• Support the training of junior kitchen staff and kitchen porters as needed.

Required profile

• Formal culinary or pastry qualification from a recognized institution (preferred).
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a professional pastry or bakery environment.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, dessert preparation, and baking processes.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency in quality and presentation.

Required skills

• Pastry techniques
• Dessert preparation
• Baking processes
• Food safety and hygiene standards (including HACCP)