Cluster Senior Role in Culinary (Pastry)

Every single member of our organization adds a great value. Emaar is not a collection of talented individuals, but a team of great pooled talent. Mohamed Alabbar

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Emaar Hospitality Group, a premier global provider of enriching, personal and memorable lifestyle experiences. As an innovative, agile and influential leader in hospitality, Emaar Hospitality Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, the developer of elegantly designed and exceptionally built property, malls and hospitality projects across the world.

Address Hotels + Resorts is the first brand launched by Emaar Hospitality Group with properties situated in some of the most sought-after locations. Address brings a fresh identity to the global hospitality and service sector by setting new benchmarks with its gracious hospitality and exceptional service.

Recognized for its fusion of contemporary style with a touch of classic elegance, Address Hotels + Resorts enriches the lives of its guests with intuitive experiences. Staying true to its tagline Where Life Happens, Address offers its guests opportunities to celebrate life and its most cherished moments. It's the ultimate Address.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role holder is to lead and oversee all pastry and dessert operations, ensuring the creation of high-quality, innovative, and visually appealing baked goods that meet the luxury standards of the establishment. This role involves menu development, managing the pastry team, maintaining inventory and cost control, and delivering exceptional guest experiences through consistent product excellence and creativity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and design innovative pastry and dessert menus that align with the hotel's luxury standards.
• Oversee daily pastry kitchen operations to ensure quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Manage, train, and motivate the pastry team to maintain high performance and professionalism.
• Monitor inventory levels, control costs, and liaise with suppliers for quality ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with the broader culinary and F&B teams to enhance guest dining experiences.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit, train, and develop pastry team members to uphold high culinary standards.
• Assign daily tasks and manage staff schedules to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Provide leadership, motivation, and constructive feedback to encourage team growth.
• Conduct regular training on pastry techniques, food safety, and hygiene practices.
• Address and resolve any staff conflicts or performance issues professionally.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and disciplined work environment within the pastry team.

KEY INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Culinary Team
• Food & Beverage (F&B) Management
• Purchasing and Procurement
• Banquet and Events Team
• Finance Department
• Quality Control and Hygiene

KEY EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Suppliers and Vendors
• Food Safety and Health Inspectors
• Culinary Consultants and Trainers
• Industry Peers and Associations
• Event Planners and External Clients
• Local Artisan Producers

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum 810 years of professional pastry experience.
• At least 35 years in a leadership role within a 4- or 5-star hotel, fine dining, or luxury patisserie environment.
• Extensive hands-on experience in classical and modern pastry techniques, chocolate, sugar art, bakery, and plated desserts.
• Proven ability to manage large pastry production operations for la carte, buffets, and banquets.
• Experience with menu engineering, cost control, and team leadership in high-volume or luxury settings
• Strong aesthetic sense, creativity, and a passion for innovation in the pastry arts.
• Experience working with international teams and exposure to global dessert trends.

COMPETENCIES

• Put Customer First
• Drive for Results
• Learning
• Resilience
• Adaptability

At Emaar, our DNA lays the foundation for everything we do. It forms the base of how we serve our customers, how we speak with one another, and the way we move forward in every decision we make. In short, it is the essence of who we are and how we communicate.

Customer Focus

Customers are our number one priority. We take pride in delivering on our promises and above all we value the trust they place in us to deliver flawless products, services and experiences.

Ownership Mindset

No detail is too small, no challenge is too big and no ambition is too great. We drive efficiency and effectiveness into every corner of our business, so we are fit for the future and to compete.

Fast Paced

Speed is everything in business. We evolve and adapt quickly and have the willpower, skills, knowledge and passion needed to deliver extraordinary speed for our customers.

Talent and Tenacity

Our people are heroes, superhumans and warriors. We are a team of great pooled talent that dream big and act quickly, with high energy and positivity.

Adaptability

We keep up with the times, disrupting and challenging the status quo. We challenge conventional wisdom and ourselves, we expect the unexpected, and we develop products and services that reflect the future.