Sous Chef - Pastry - Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort Spa

About Jumeirah & The Hotel

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise.

Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Bahrain Gulf Resort and Spa is an idyllic getaway situated majestically on the shores of the Gulf and takes its architectural inspiration from the gentle movements of the sea. The resort’s cluster of villas and elegantly designed rooms, along with the award-winning Talise Spa, offers a sanctuary for travelers looking to recharge and embark on a journey for wellbeing. Bahrain presents itself as a destination for the ultimate Middle Eastern experience, with its rich heritage of beautiful forts and charming bazaars blending perfectly with an inspirational vision for the future. The resort harmonises Jumeirah’s promise of unparalleled hospitality with the wonder of the destination, providing a true beachside escape in the heart of culture. Set to exceed all guest expectations, the resort and spa is an oasis for nature-loving friends, families and couples hoping to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life.

About The Job

An opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef - Pastry to join Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa Family. You will be assisting the Pastry Chef to set standards and maintain them to the Jumeirah Standards.

Your Main Responsibilities Are

• Establish Culinary Standards for the specialty of each kitchen which includes banqueting that caters to a number of guests.
• Plan menus and compile recipes for food tasting to be approved by the Pastry Chef.
• Inspect twice daily all food stores and refrigerated areas and suggest, where necessary, correct storage methods to comply with Health and Safety regulations as discussed further in this book.
• Check any spoilage and ensure regular turnover of food items and inform the Pastry Chef.
• Check on a daily basis food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control.
• During service periods, to personally run the hot plate and assist when needed and to ensure that the presentation as well as quality of the food is in accordance with the established standards.
• Conducts training and thorough briefing on the correct usage of kitchen equipment and machinery and to check that this is carried out in the correct manner by all kitchen colleagues.
  

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Diploma in Hotel Management.
• Completed kitchen apprentice or chefs training courses for at least one year.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a luxury hotel.
• Middle East experience
  

About The Benefits

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Bahraini Dinar (BHD), the local currency of Bahrain. In addition, we offer reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation or allowance, life insurance, 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.