Chef de Partie – Pastry (MI·LEO The Palm, Dubai)

MI·LEO The Palm, Dubai’s distinctive lifestyle hotel on Palm Jumeirah’s West Beach, is hiring a Chef de Partie – Pastry to join its culinary team. With seven dining destinations on property, MI·LEO offers a dynamic environment for pastry professionals who want to grow within a design-led, guest-focused hospitality brand. As Chef de Partie, you’ll take ownership of the pastry section, overseeing daily production, maintaining consistency and presentation standards, and guiding junior team members. This role suits a passionate pastry chef with solid experience who thrives in a fast-paced hotel kitchen and is committed to creating exceptional desserts. If you’re ready to bring precision, creativity, and leadership to a growing culinary team on one of Dubai’s most sought-after addresses, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the pastry section, ensuring smooth and timely production
• Prepare and present desserts, pastries, and baked goods to the hotel’s quality standards
• Guide, train, and support Demi Chef de Partie and Commis-level pastry staff
• Manage mise en place, portion control, and minimize wastage across the section
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operating standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie – Pastry, ideally within a hotel or upscale F&B environment
• Strong technical pastry skills across desserts, viennoiserie, and plated presentations
• Ability to lead and train junior kitchen staff
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP or equivalent)
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

About MI·LEO The Palm

Nestled on the West Beach of Palm Jumeirah, MI·LEO The Palm is Dubai’s most distinctive lifestyle hotel, bringing together design-led rooms, seven dining destinations, and a world-class wellness sanctuary in one curated address. The hotel offers a coastal, residential-inspired experience for modern travellers — from sunlit studios to sweeping apartments and villas — paired with an elevated food and beverage program across its multiple restaurants and bars.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work across a multi-outlet culinary program at a design-forward lifestyle hotel
• Team-oriented kitchen culture with room for growth
• Staff meals and standard hospitality employment benefits

(Please confirm exact compensation and benefits directly with MI·LEO The Palm during the application process.)

Application Process

1. Prepare an updated CV highlighting your pastry and kitchen leadership experience.
2. Email your CV to careers@mileohotels.com, with “CDP – Pastry” in the subject line.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by the MI·LEO team for next steps.