Executive Pastry Chef

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centres. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines.

About the job

Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Culinary Department, the Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for the entire pastry and bakery production of Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, the proper efficiency and profitable functioning of the pastry department, ensuring that all functions are provided in the highest food quality, consistent with cost control and profitability margins. All work is carried out in line with the hotel’s guidelines, the departmental business plan and hotel corporate guidelines and service concepts. Enforces the highest standards of sanitation and hygiene.  Supports the Executive Chef actively in creating modern and guest related banquet and a la carte menus. Further responsible for running the pastry department with creativity and innovative way by introducing new dishes and products on the market. The Executive Pastry Chef reports to the Executive Chef.

As the Executive Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Coordinates closely with the Executive Chef in determining quality and quantity of daily food products to be purchased and prepared. Informs the Executive Chef immediately for out-of-stock items or none delivered food products
• Discusses with the Executive Chef and recommends menu price adjustments when necessary.  Determines selling prices of unlisted food items
• Reports to Executive Chef all staff matters, recommends promotions, transfers and all staff related points
• Checks with maintenance that all kitchen equipment is functioning properly, tries to prevent damage or loss of equipment.  (Instructs staff on how to use kitchen equipment properly)
• Staff planning according to occupancy level and business forecast
• Actively involved with suppliers to procure the best available pastry and bakery products on the market and to use them innovatively
• Attends the daily kitchen briefings
• Supervises all pastry & bakery staff to the best knowledge
• Ensures the highest standard of hygiene in the entire pastry and bakery section
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