Commis I - Pastry

Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair Hotel is a 620-room-and-suite upper upscale property. Catering for both business and leisure clientele. The hotel is located in Deira in the heart of Dubai and within easy reach of major tourist landmarks, leisure destinations and city services. It is linked to the Al Ghurair Shopping Centre, only 3 stops away on the Dubai Metro from the Dubai World Trade Centre and a 10-minute drive from Dubai International Airport.

As a Commis I - Pastry, you are responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Pastry Kitchen, including the preparation and production of high-quality bakery and pastry items. Uphold the standards, procedures, and service excellence of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts while assisting the team in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What’s in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

What you will be doing: 

• Maintain and enforce high hygiene, food safety, and sanitation standards across the pastry section in line with HACCP.

• Support and take responsibility for the pastry section in the absence of the immediate supervisor, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

• Produce a wide range of bakery and pastry items including breads, cakes, desserts with consistency and quality.

• Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to approved menu specifications, recipes, portion control, and visual standards.

• Organize the section as per the Outlet Chef’s operational plan, ensuring effective workflow and readiness for service, banquets, room service, and events.

• Practice effective inventory control, including par stock management, requisitioning, proper storage, and participation in inventory counts to minimize wastage and control costs.

• Assist in quality control, equipment maintenance monitoring, and adherence to standardized pastry facility and product sanitation standards.

• Actively participate in training, production schedules and team coordination while maintaining a professional relationship with the team.

Your experience and skills include:

• 2–3 years of proven pastry and bakery experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, train, and motivate a pastry team.
• Highly creative and passionate about pastry arts, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Skilled in recipe costing, portion control, and maintaining consistency in production.

Visa requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai. Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair will cover visa costs and flights for selected candidates from place of origin.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

Guided by our purpose “Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures, with Heartfelt Care.” we empower every team member to bring their passion and creativity to life.

At Accor, we believe that hospitality is a work of heart. We understand the ways in which individual passion for our work and a shared sense of accomplishment create a more rewarding experience for our guests. We foster this culture through a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contribution of each and every member of our team. We are committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics and integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity and inclusion. With an expansive portfolio of iconic hotels and brands, Accor offers boundless opportunities for career advancement and professional development across the globe. 

Joining the team where you can be all you are, grow and create your path, work with purpose, and enjoy and feel valued.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #HOSPITALITY IS A WORK OF HEART