Job Description

Pastry Chef de Partie - Casea 101

(20378)

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Glistening on a private apex of Palm Island, One&Only The Palm is an intimate beach-front retreat where the wonders of modern Dubai meet the charms of old Arabia. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

With stunning resorts located across the globe and exciting expansion planned, Kerzner International currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Pastry Chef de Partie to join the One&Only team at One&Only The Palm Hotel in Dubai.

With the global growth of our brands, the Pastry Chef de Partie plays an essential role in the continued success of the Resort. Your responsibilities extend beyond creating high-quality pastries and desserts; you will contribute to developing strong working relationships with colleagues and supporting an exceptional culinary experience for our guests.

You will be responsible for overseeing your designated pastry section, ensuring consistency in the quality and presentation of all pastry, bakery, and dessert items, while maintaining cost control and upholding our company’s core values. This role also involves supervising daily pastry kitchen operations, training and mentoring junior team members, managing mise-en-place and production schedules, monitoring inventory levels, and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and product excellence. You will work closely with the Pastry Sous Chef and Executive Pastry Chef to support menu development, seasonal offerings, and innovation within the pastry department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, bake, decorate, and present pastries, desserts, breads, and other pastry items according to established standards.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry products.
• Assist in the development of new dessert menus, seasonal items, and specialty creations.
• Supervise and support Commis Chefs and junior pastry team members.
• Manage mise-en-place and ensure the pastry section is fully prepared for service.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, and minimize waste through effective inventory control.
• Inspect ingredients for quality and freshness before use.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and stock rotation of all pastry ingredients and products (FIFO).
• Maintain portion control and cost efficiency while meeting quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP guidelines, and hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen and equipment.
• Collaborate closely with the Pastry Sous Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, and other kitchen sections to ensure smooth operations.
• Support pastry production for banquets, events, and high-volume service periods.
• Maintain accurate records of temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and food safety checks.
• Report maintenance issues and ensure all pastry equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Participate in kitchen briefings, training sessions, and team meetings.
• Assist other kitchen sections when required and contribute to a positive, professional team environment.
• Comply with all company policies, health and safety regulations, and sanitation standards.

A suitable candidate should have 2–4 years of experience in a pastry kitchen within an upscale 5-star hotel or resort environment. Strong knowledge of pastry, bakery, and dessert preparation techniques is essential. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to build effective working relationships within the culinary team. They should be dynamic team player with a passion for creativity, consistency, and delivering the highest standards of pastry presentation and quality. Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of an additional language will be an advantage.

At One&Only creating JOY is at the forefront of everything we do. If you are the one to make every detail count & are bold to go beyond the obvious in every task assigned with positive energy & have the passion to make it happen, then we are looking for you.

Please apply directly through this website and submit your most recent CV which includes a recent ID picture of you. Applications that does not meet the requirements will not be considered.

We Thank You for your interest at Kerzner – The One&Only Resorts. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.