Arabic Pastry Chef

YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private household environment

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC seeks a skilled pastry chef for a high‑end private household in Abu Dhabi. You will craft authentic Arabic pastries and desserts, lead a pastry team, and design seasonal menus for formal dining and travel.

The role requires extensive hands‑on pastry experience, strong HACCP and English communication, and the ability to adapt recipes for dietary needs. You will plan production, manage stock, and ensure strict hygiene and quality standards across shifts, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ professional pastry experience in Arabic/Middle Eastern desserts.
• Experience supervising pastry staff and setting standards.
• Strong knowledge of doughs, syrups, cheeses and custards in Arabic traditions.
• Ability to adapt recipes for contemporary presentation and dietary needs.
• Excellent organisational skills, portion control and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Arabic pastries and desserts with authentic flavours and high‑quality presentation.
• Plan production schedules and mise en place to meet daily service and event timelines.
• Prepare pastry items from scratch with consistency and cost control.
• Design seasonal menus and bespoke dessert offerings for formal dining and travel.
• Supervise, train and mentor pastry staff, coaching and evaluating performance.
• Manage stock, supplier relationships and inventory records.
• Ensure cleanliness, hygiene and HACCP compliance across pastry areas.
• Maintain recipe records, allergens, and production sheets for audits.
• Coordinate with Head Chef and household staff for dietary requests and plating.
• Assist with packing and transport of pastry items for travel or events.

Skills

Fluent English

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Staff supervision

Menu design

Education

Formal pastry qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine and execute a range of Arabic pastries and desserts, such as baklava, kunafa, maamoul, basbousa and regional specialties, ensuring authentic flavours and high‑quality presentation.
• Plan production schedules and mise en place to meet daily service requirements and event timelines while maintaining food quality and freshness.
• Prepare pastry items from scratch, including doughs, syrups, fillings, creams and decorative elements with consistency, attention to portion control and cost.
• Design seasonal menus and bespoke dessert offerings for formal dining, private functions and travel, presenting tasting samples and proposals to the Head Chef or Property Manager when required.
• Supervise, train and mentor pastry assistants and kitchen staff, setting standards for technique, plating, portioning and hygiene, and conducting regular coaching and performance reviews.
• Manage stock control, ordering and supplier relationships for pastry ingredients, packaging and equipment, maintaining accurate inventory records and performing routine stocktakes.
• Ensure all pastry production areas, equipment and utensils are cleaned, sanitised and maintained according to health, safety and hygiene regulations, recording temperatures and cleaning logs as required.
• Ensure consistent quality by tasting, adjusting recipes and documenting procedures to maintain standards across shifts and when covering for absence or travel.
• Coordinate with the Head Chef, stewarding team and household staff to plan service requirements, dietary requests and presentation for plated desserts and dessert stations.
• Maintain recipe records, production sheets, allergen and dietary information, ensuring documentation is up to date for audits.
• Assist with packing, transport and recreation of pastry items for travel or off‑site events when required, ensuring safe handling and presentation on arrival.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Direct Manager to support smooth household culinary operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ professional pastry experience with demonstrable expertise in Arabic or Middle Eastern desserts within private households, boutique hotels, patisseries or high‑end catering environments.
• Strong technical skills in doughs, filo work, syrups, cheeses and custards, baking and finishing techniques relevant to Arabic pastry traditions.
• Proven ability to develop recipes and adapt traditional recipes to contemporary presentation and dietary requirements (gluten‑free, reduced sugar, nut‑free where possible).
• Experience supervising and training junior pastry staff with the ability to set clear standards and delegate effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail, portion control and cost consciousness.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles and personal hygiene standards with records of relevant certifications preferred.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is advantageous but not essential.
• Professional presentation, discretion and a service‑oriented attitude appropriate to working within a VVIP household.
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including weekends and special events, and to travel with the household when required.
• Formal culinary or pastry qualification is desirable but substantial hands‑on experience and a strong portfolio of work will be equally considered.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a prestigious private environment with focus on personalised culinary excellence and cultural authenticity.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits appropriate to experience and the role’s responsibilities.