Demi Chef de Partie

Are you a skilled pastry professional ready to take the next step in your culinary career? We are looking for a Demi Chef de Partie – Pastry who will support pastry operations, maintain quality standards, and contribute creatively to desserts and bakery production in a professional hospitality environment.

A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Assisting the Pastry Chef de Partie in managing daily pastry and bakery operations.
• Preparing and producing desserts, pastries, cakes, breads, and bakery items according to recipes and standards.
• Ensuring proper mise en place and smooth service for à la carte, buffet, and banquet operations.
• Supervising and guiding Pastry Commis Chefs during daily production.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensuring strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Monitoring portion control, minimizing wastage, and supporting cost control.
• Assisting with stock control, requisitions, labeling, and FIFO practices.
• Coordinating with other kitchen sections to ensure timely service.
• Supporting creative input for dessert presentations and menu development.

What we need from you:

• Proven experience as a Demi Chef de Partie – Pastry or Senior Pastry Commis, preferably in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong foundation in pastry, bakery, and dessert production.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented kitchen environment.
• Good communication skills in English; Arabic language will be an advantage.
• Strong teamwork, discipline, and eagerness to grow.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Culinary or pastry qualifications will be an advantage.

At IHG®, we believe excellence in pastry comes from precision, creativity, and teamwork. Join our Culinary team and continue building your career in an environment where talent flourishes through True Hospitality.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.