Demi 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 Demi Chef de Partie – Pastry to join its culinary team. With seven dining destinations on property, MI·LEO offers a dynamic environment for pastry professionals looking to build their career within a design-led, guest-focused hospitality brand. As Demi Chef de Partie, you’ll support the pastry section’s daily production, assist in maintaining consistency and presentation standards, and help guide junior team members under the Chef de Partie’s direction. This role suits a motivated pastry cook with solid foundational experience who thrives in a fast-paced hotel kitchen and is eager to develop further. If you’re passionate about pastry and ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the pastry section’s daily production alongside the Chef de Partie
• Prepare desserts, pastries, and baked goods to the hotel’s quality and presentation standards
• Assist in guiding and supporting Commis-level pastry staff
• Maintain mise en place, portion control, and cleanliness of the pastry station
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operating standards at all times

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Demi Chef de Partie or similar role in a pastry kitchen, ideally within a hotel or upscale F&B environment
• Solid technical pastry skills across desserts, viennoiserie, and plated presentations
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff
• Ability to work efficiently and stay organized in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• 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 hands-on mentorship and 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 kitchen experience.
2. Email your CV to careers@mileohotels.com, with “DCDP – Pastry” in the subject line.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by the MI·LEO team for next steps.