Demi Chef de Partie - Baker at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

Your Day to Day:

As Demi Chef de Partie – Baker, you will be assisting Chef de Partie in the preparation, baking, and presentation of bread, pastries, and other baked goods for the hotel's dining outlets and events. Requires creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for baking, ensuring that high-quality and consistent products are delivered in line with the hotel’s standards. To support the Chef de Partie and collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain efficient kitchen operations.

Some of your main role responsibilities are:

• Assist Chef de Partie in the preparation and production of various baked goods, including bread, pastries, cakes, and desserts.
• Ensure the consistency, quality, and presentation of all bakery items.
• Assist in planning and executing new recipes for bakery and pastry items for the hotel’s various dining outlets, events, and banquets.
• Support Chef de Partie in managing the operations, including daily mise en place, stock control, and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with the Chef de Partie and other kitchen team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Assist in the development of new bakery recipes and ideas, contributing to menu development.
• Manage proper storage of ingredients and baked goods, ensuring food safety and freshness at all times.
• Working with Chef de Partie to create seasonal and special occasion offerings.
• Minimize waste by accurately measuring ingredients and utilizing leftovers where appropriate.
• Work efficiently during high-demand periods, such as breakfast service, afternoon tea, and event functions.
• Help in the training and supervision of junior kitchen staff, including commis chefs and trainees, in baking and pastry techniques.

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a chef or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.
• Strong technical skills in the production of bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods.
• Vast knowledge of international culinary practices, menus and offerings
• Good level of written and verbal Business English

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to Belong.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch if this position matches your skills and interests and tell us how you could bring your individual competencies by clicking "Apply Online".

We are an equal opportunity employer.