CDP sénior (pasteles) - InterContinental Abu Dhabi

InterContinental Abu Dhabi is a luxury hotel located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, offering a unique blend of modern sophistication and rich cultural heritage. We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Chef de Partie – Pastry to join our dynamic pastry team at InterContinental Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily pastry operations, creating exquisite desserts, and ensuring the highest standards of culinary excellence. You will work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef and other kitchen staff to deliver memorable dining experiences for our guests.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly do:

• Lead and manage the pastry section, ensuring efficient operation and quality control.
• Prepare and present a wide range of innovative and high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior pastry chefs, ensuring adherence to the hotel's high standards.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of all ingredients to maintain quality and safety.
• Assist in menu planning and the creation of seasonal pastry offerings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen, following all hygiene and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory and order supplies as needed to ensure continuous operations.
• Collaborate with the broader culinary team to ensure a seamless guest experience across all dining outlets.
• Stay updated with current pastry trends and techniques to continuously elevate the culinary offerings.

What we need from you:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in the pastry department, preferably in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurants.
• In-depth knowledge of pastry techniques, dessert presentation, and baking.
• Passion for creativity, innovation, and delivering exceptional quality.
• A culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred.

What you can expect from us: 

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.