Company Description
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, suitesย 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.
Job Description
- 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.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8โ10 years of experience in pastry and bakery operations, preferably within luxury hotels.
- At least 3โ5 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.
