Job Description

About Jumeirah & The Hotel : Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different(TM) brand promise. Its award winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity. Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa offers easy access to Kuwait's Central Business District, airport and major attractions. The beachfront resort features 316 rooms and suites, 80 residential suites and 12 villas, seven restaurants, cafés and lounges, a Talise Spa, 200-metre private beach, two swimming pools and a children's play area. Extensive conference and banqueting facilities are available, including the Badriah ballroom. About the Job: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Pastry Chef to join the culinary team at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait, assisting the Executive Chef in the daily operation of the Pastry Kitchen. Your main duties will include:

Overseeing the culinary processes of the pastry section and ensuring that everything is up to standard including food, manning and HACCP. Assisting the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisines, communicating and delegating the production schedule for the day, collating quantities to be produced from the forecast and for the next day's operation. Coordinating with the Executive Chef and Catering department any special functions regarding food preparation and presentation. Ensuring that HACCP and other local regulations are adhered to. Liaising with Purchasing to ensure prompt and efficient purchasing, food quality, issuing of supplies, stock and inventory control. Liaising with Stewarding to ensure an adequate supply of equipment and to ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene meet the required standards. Liaising with Engineering to ensure prompt and efficient repair and maintenance. Liaising with Outlet Managers to monitor food quality, plan "specials" and discuss operational problems. Making recommendations to Management for modernization of equipment, service methods and presentation to improve guest satisfaction. Providing creative ideas to project and enhance the image and reputation of the pastry and bakery operation. Frequently verifying that the dishes served in the outlets meet guest expectations and hotel standards. Monitoring and analyzing the menus and product of competitive restaurants and keep up to date with international culinary trends to maintain a competitive advantage. Conducting colleague performance appraisals to review colleagues' general performance and discuss any areas for fine tuning / development - and highlight areas of strength. Maximizing motivation, morale and consistently maintain discipline and discipline related documentation following hotel guidelines and local legislation. Performing any other duties that management may reasonably require. About You: In order to be considered for this role, you will have an internationally recognized Culinary qualification, an internationally approved Food Safety Certificate, and similar experience working in a five star luxury hotel in the Middle East. This is a very "hands on" and demanding position so it is paramount that you work well in a team but are also able to set standards and lead by example at all times. You must be comfortable working under pressure and be passionate about producing cuisine of the highest possible standards. It is also essential that you have good command of the English language (spoken and written) and you should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. About the Benefits: Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.