Executive Pastry Chef

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to join their team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role involves leading the pastry team, ensuring quality and consistency in all baked goods, and contributing to guest and employee satisfaction.

Le Méridien, a Paris-born hotel brand, is known for its unique, interactive, and curated experiences, inspired by the era of glamorous travel. We are looking for curious and creative individuals to join our team and help create memorable experiences for our cosmopolitan guests.

If you have a passion for pastry and leadership, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity. Apply now to become part of a global team and create your purpose.

Company Overview

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality brand with nearly 100 properties in over 40 countries. Inspired by the golden age of travel, Le Méridien celebrates culture and the art of savoring life. The brand focuses on providing authentic, chic, and memorable service, creating unique experiences for guests who are curious, creative, and appreciate moments of connection.

As part of Marriott International, Le Méridien fosters an environment where unique backgrounds are valued and celebrated. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination and providing access to opportunity for all.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: 4 years in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Key Responsibilities

• Exhibit creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff.
• Supervise and manage employees, ensuring productivity and understanding of expectations.
• Develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Maintain food preparation handling, correct storage, and purchasing standards.
• Supervise pastry preparation shift operations and ensure compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards, and procedures.
• Assist in determining food presentation and creating decorative food displays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others.
• Recognize superior quality products, presentations, and flavor.
• Ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.
• Serve as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within Marriott International.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive global team environment.
• Gain valuable hospitality experience in a leading international hotel brand.
• Access to employee discounts and other Marriott benefits.
• Engaging and inclusive work culture.
• Experience Marriott's global brand excellence.