Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suites and a villa. Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations. - Oversee the overall pastry and bakery operations across all hotel outlets, restaurants, banquets, and special events. - Provide strong leadership, guidance, and direction to the pastry and bakery team. - Ensure smooth daily operations and maintain consistency in product quality and presentation. - Plan and coordinate production schedules according to business levels, occupancy, and event requirements. - Collaborate with the Executive Chef and other culinary leaders to ensure seamless kitchen operations. - Develop creative and innovative pastry, bakery, dessert, and confectionery menus. - Introduce seasonal specialties, signature desserts, and new product concepts. - Ensure all products meet luxury hospitality standards in taste, texture, quality, and presentation. - Stay updated with international pastry and bakery trends, techniques, and industry developments. - Create customized desserts and bakery products for VIP guests, special occasions, and hotel events. - Monitor food costs, production expenses, and operational budgets. - Ensure effective control of food wastage and portion management. - Manage inventory, stock rotation, purchasing, and supplier coordination. - Conduct regular recipe costing and yield analysis. - Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency without compromising quality. - Recruit, train, coach, and develop pastry and bakery colleagues. - Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback. - Prepare duty rosters and manage staffing requirements according to operational needs. - Identify training needs and implement development plans. - Promote teamwork, colleague engagement, and a positive working environment. - Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards. - Conduct regular inspections of pastry and bakery production areas. - Ensure proper storage, labelling, temperature control, and handling of ingredients. - Maintain consistency in recipes, portion sizes, and product presentation. - Ensure all equipment and workstations are maintained in excellent condition.   - Ensure all pastry and bakery products reflect Fairmont's luxury standards. - Coordinate with F&B, Banquets, and other departments to meet guest expectations. - Handle special guest requests and dietary requirements. - Support promotional activities, seasonal celebrations, and special culinary events. - Continuously seek opportunities to enhance guest satisfaction through creativity and quality. - Minimum 8–10 years of experience in pastry and bakery operations, preferably within luxury hotels. - At least 3–5 years of experience in a senior leadership or executive pastry position. - Extensive knowledge of international pastry, bakery, chocolate, confectionery, and dessert techniques. - Strong experience in menu , recipe costing, budgeting, and inventory management. - Previous experience managing and developing large culinary teams. - Strong leadership and people management skills. - Exceptional creativity and attention to detail. - Excellent knowledge of modern pastry and bakery techniques. - Financial awareness and cost-control capabilities. - Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment. - Passion for culinary innovation and guest satisfaction.