Cluster Executive Pastry Chef – Creative Pastry & Dessert Visionary at InterContinental Residen

Cluster Executive Pastry Chef

At Inter Continental Residences Dubai Business Bay & Kimpton Sevn Dubai, we are seeking a Cluster Executive Pastry Chef to lead and elevate pastry, bakery, dessert, and confectionery operations across two distinctive luxury and lifestyle brands.

One Cluster. Two Distinctive Culinary Worlds. One Extraordinary Standard of Pastry Excellence. This is more than a traditional pastry leadership role. The cluster combines the refined residential luxury of Inter Continental Residences Dubai Business Bay with the bold, lifestyle‑driven energy of Kimpton Sevn Dubai. Each property has its own culinary personality, yet both require exceptional pastry craftsmanship, creativity, and consistency.

Pastry creates some of the most memorable moments in hospitality. As Cluster Executive Pastry Chef, you will oversee all pastry and bakery operations, ensuring every dessert and baked creation consistently exceeds guest expectations while supporting commercial success and culinary distinction. You will lead the development of pastry concepts, signature offerings, seasonal menus, special event creations, and pre‑opening pastry experiences while building a culture of craftsmanship and excellence across both properties.

• Drive Pastry Innovation & Excellence:
  Create memorable pastry and dessert experiences that elevate both brands
• Build High‑Performing Pastry Teams:
  Recruit, mentor, and develop pastry professionals who are passionate about craftsmanship
• Shape Culinary Differentiation:
  Develop signature pastry concepts that strengthen guest engagement and commercial performance

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Culinary, the Cluster Executive Pastry Chef will oversee pastry and bakery operations for Inter Continental Residences Dubai Business Bay and Kimpton Sevn Dubai.

• Lead pastry excellence across two distinctive hospitality brands
• Deliver innovative, high‑quality pastry experiences while maintaining consistency, efficiency, and profitability
• Create unforgettable dessert experiences that become a defining part of the guest journey

You will be accountable for pastry innovation, product quality, team performance, menu development, operational excellence, and commercial success across the cluster.

At Inter Continental and Kimpton, exceptional hospitality is built on meaningful moments. This role is about creativity, passion, and craftsmanship—transforming ingredients into memorable experiences that guests celebrate, share, and remember long after their stay.

No two days are the same; your responsibilities will span a range of creative, operational, and leadership activities, including but not limited to:

• Develop and execute the cluster pastry vision across both properties
• Create signature desserts, cakes, pastries, bakery items, and seasonal specialties
• Drive innovation while maintaining brand consistency and guest appeal
• Ensure pastry offerings remain competitive, relevant, and trend‑conscious

• Oversee daily pastry and bakery operations across all outlets and events
• Ensure consistency in preparation, presentation, quality, and taste
• Maintain HACCP, food safety, and hygiene compliance standards
• Monitor production planning to optimize efficiency and minimize waste

• Lead, coach, and inspire pastry teams across both properties
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives
• Conduct training and skills development programs for pastry colleagues

• Develop dessert menus, bakery programs, afternoon tea concepts, and specialty offerings
• Create bespoke pastry experiences for events, celebrations, and VIP guests
• Collaborate with F&B and Marketing teams on promotions and seasonal campaigns
• Continuously enhance the guest experience through innovation and storytelling

• Recruit and develop the pre‑opening pastry team
• Design and implement pastry concepts, recipes, and operational standards
• Establish…