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Sous Chef - Pastry & Bakery
Role summary
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The Sous Chef – Pastry & Bakery supports the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef in managing daily pastry and bakery operations at W Dubai – The Palm. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of pastry or bakery experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume kitchen, strong knowledge of baking techniques, food safety, hygiene, costing and inventory control. The successful candidate is expected to lead and motivate colleagues, maintain consistent quality and presentation, coordinate production, control waste, meet service deadlines and follow Marriott brand standards. Creativity, organization, teamwork, attention to detail and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays are essential.
Can I work in the UAE?
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How it works
How it works: Employer-sponsored and employer-paid by law; no local-first test; Gulf nationals need no permit.
Official source: UAE Government portal: Protection of workers' rights. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UAE
Usual for the UAE, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Shared company housing, 2 to 4 per room; a single room or an allowance for managers |
|---|---|
| Meals | 2 to 3 meals a shift; staff bus |
| Flights | Joining flight; home ticket every 1 or 2 years |
| Service charge | 10% added to bills, but no law sets the staff share; about USD 80 to 400 a month |
| Contract | Usually 2 years; probation 6 months at most |
| Leave | 30 days; end-of-service gratuity of 21 days' pay a year (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About W Dubai - The Palm
W Dubai – The Palm is a luxury lifestyle hotel located on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is part of Marriott International’s W Hotels brand, known for energetic design, contemporary dining, stylish entertainment and a distinctive approach to hospitality. The property offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants, bars, event facilities, a spa and leisure amenities. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of internationally recognized brands across many countries. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured service standards, training opportunities and potential career mobility across the group. At W Dubai – The Palm, the pastry and bakery team contributes to restaurants, banquets, in-room dining and other guest experiences through creative products and consistent luxury service.