Sous Chef - Pastry Kitchen - Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa

Sous Chef \- Pastry Kitchen \- Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort \& Spa \- (2600001Z) **About Jumeirah** Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 29 exceptional properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers. **About Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain** Located on the pristine beaches of Bahrain’s West Coast, the resort features stunning ocean views, verdant greenery, and meandering waterways with modern, spacious rooms and suites as well as an exclusive Gulf Summer House, located directly on the beach. Guests can enjoy a variety of water sports activities, the resort’s five pools, and book treatments at Jumeirah’s signature Talise Spa. **About the Job:** We are currently seeking for a ***Sous Chef \- Pastry Kitchen*** to join Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain! You will support in ensuring smooth and efficient operation at the front office. **Experience**: 5 \- 8 years of experience in the pastry field, with a minimum of 3\-5 years in a leadership or managerial role in a high\-end or large\-scale kitchen environment **Essential**: Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Culinary, Food \& Beverage or another relevant field. **Purpose:** To support in overseeing, organizing, and managing all culinary activities within the resort, ensuring alignment with established standards. Responsible for leading the entire Pastry and Bakery operation, including catering setups. Possess maturity, passion, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork skills. Diplomatically handle all F\&B matters representing the hotel's reputation. Delegate tasks to a diverse team, ensuring superior production and presentation of high\-quality desserts, pastries, and bakery items Your main responsibilities are: * Assist in preparing and controlling the departmental budget, ensuring strict cost control to maximize profitability. * Collaborate with Executive Chefs and Sous Chefs to maintain acceptable food costs and standards across kitchens, focusing on pastry and bakery contributions. * Drive innovation in pastry and bakery kitchens, continually upgrading SOPs to ensure efficient operations in line with Jumeirah policies. * Collaborate with various departments to foster effective working relationships and ensure smooth operations. * Plan menus and design standard recipes to maintain consistent high\-quality food production, satisfying guest needs. * Coordinate with Purchasing and Back of House Managers for efficient stock and inventory control, ensuring prompt supply of equipment and adherence to hygiene standards. * Monitor and enhance pastry and bakery food quality, profitability, and presentations, collaborating with Executive Chefs and Sous Chefs. * Maintain equipment and work areas through effective collaboration with Engineering, ensuring prompt repair and maintenance. * Interact with the local community and potential guests as needed, ensuring adherence to safety rules, and promoting innovative ideas for excellence. **About the Benefits:** * We offer an attractive tax\-free salary, paid in Bahraini Dinar (BHD), the local currency of Bahrain * Supportive and inclusive work environment * Access to Learning \& Development programmers and clear career pathways * Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network * Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide * Health care and insurance benefits * Locally competitive salary and incentive structure * Locally relevant benefits as determined by the property Primary Location: Bahrain\-Manama Job: Culinary Organization: MEASA Region \[Main] Job Posting: Aug 9, 2026, 10:01:34 AM