About the Company
Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more. SHG operates over 100 venues in 26 countries with a commitment to deliver authentic and diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together, all around the world.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Head Bakery & Pizza Chef to lead our bakery and pizza operations. The ideal candidate will oversee all bread, pastry, dessert, and pizza production, ensuring top-quality taste, presentation, and consistency. This role requires creativity, leadership, and a strong knowledge of Italian culinary techniques.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the bakery, pastry, and pizza team.
- Plan, develop, and execute daily bakery, pastry, and pizza production schedules.
- Ensure all products meet Isola's high standards for quality, taste, and presentation.
- Create new recipes for pastries, breads, desserts, and pizzas, including seasonal specials.
- Maintain inventory, order ingredients, and manage supplier relationships.
- Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and optimize operational efficiency.
- Uphold hygiene, food safety, and sanitation standards in line with Dubai regulations.
- Train, mentor, and inspire the bakery and pizza team, fostering professional growth.
- Collaborate with the front-of-house team for seamless delivery of bakery and pizza items to guests.
Qualifications
- Minimum 57 years of bakery/pastry experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong expertise in Italian breads, pastries, desserts, and pizzas (including wood-fired pizza).
- Proven creativity in recipe development while maintaining consistency.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and cost control.
Required Skills
- Passion for Italian bakery, pastry, and pizza arts.
- Creativity and attention to detail in taste and presentation.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Commitment to upholding the restaurant's brand and standards.
