Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi

We have a great opportunity for a talented Executive Pastry Chef to join our Pastry kitchen team. The successful applicant will have a love for food and a passion for organisation and presentation, they will assist in the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

What are we looking for?

• Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas.
• Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all pastry areas to promote a consistent, high-quality product is produced.
• Monitors sanitation and food standards. Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills by managing all pastry food preparation areas.
• Previous experience in luxury hotels
• High school diploma or GED; 6 years\' experience 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; 4 years\' experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

What will you do?

• Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Promotes and maintains the productivity level of employees.
• Facilitates pastry classes for customers and Executes cooking shows and educational programs to guest audiences/ community.
• Assists the Executive Chef with menu development associated with pastry.
• Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of food and beverage trends within the hospitality industry.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations and empowering the team to provide excellent customer service and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Sets and supports achievement of culinary goals associated with pastry products including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Supports procedures for food and beverage portion and waste controls.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

The hotel comprises 213 luxurious guestrooms and suites and 6 four-bedroom villas with private pools, all furnished to the highest standards in a modern Arabic style. To meet the needs of long-staying guests, the hotel offers 161 fully-furnished spacious serviced apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom units. The hotel is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, offering a variety of shops under one roof. It is only a ten-minute drive from the city\'s international airport, five minutes from the golf course and the Convention Centre, and 15 minutes from the Corniche and the city centre.

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