Commis 2 - Pastry

Role summary

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The Commis 2 - Pastry supports the pastry team with the preparation, baking, decoration, and presentation of breads, desserts, cakes, and other pastry products. Candidates should have basic culinary or pastry training, some relevant kitchen experience, good food-safety knowledge, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The role requires good teamwork, discipline, cleanliness, physical stamina, and willingness to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays. The successful candidate is expected to maintain high hygiene standards, prepare ingredients efficiently, care for equipment, reduce waste, and consistently meet the quality standards of SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences.

About the employer

SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences is a luxury lifestyle hotel in Dubai operated under the SLS brand, part of Ennismore and Accor. Located in Business Bay, the property combines contemporary design, upscale accommodation, branded residences, restaurants, bars, lounges, and distinctive entertainment experiences. SLS hotels are known for their energetic atmosphere, creative food and beverage concepts, personalized service, and strong emphasis on design and guest engagement. The Dubai property serves international leisure travelers, business guests, residents, and event clients. Employees work in a multicultural hospitality environment where presentation, creativity, teamwork, and consistent service standards are important. As part of the Accor network, the hotel may provide access to structured training, career development, employee benefits, and opportunities for internal mobility across regional and international properties.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a modern Gulf federation rather than an island, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the largest hospitality, tourism, retail, aviation, and food-service job markets. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a highly international population; modest dress, respect for religion, and awareness of local customs are important. Dubai provides a fast-paced lifestyle, excellent public transport, beaches, shopping, restaurants, and year-round sunshine, although summer heat is intense and living costs can be high. Most overseas employees receive an employer-sponsored residence visa and work permit, with medical testing and Emirates ID registration required. Employers commonly provide accommodation or an allowance, transport, meals, insurance, and annual leave, but packages vary. Before relocating, confirm salary, service charge, housing, probation, working hours, airfare, and visa responsibilities in writing. Family sponsorship depends on income and visa conditions.