Executive Pastry Chef

D.C. Global Talent Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality operation in UAE is urgently seeking an experienced Executive Pastry Chef to lead their pastry division. This role involves overseeing quality and creativity in pastry operations, managing a high-performing team, and developing innovative menus. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in luxury culinary settings and possess strong leadership skills. An attractive compensation package with family-status benefits is included.

Benefits

Enhanced medical insurance for family

Annual home leave ticket for the family

30 days of paid annual leave

15 days fully paid sick leave per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in luxury hotels.
• Strong foundation in modern and classic pastry techniques with a focus on creativity.
• Experience in training and developing culinary teams in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry and bakery operations ensuring quality and creativity.
• Develop innovative pastry and dessert menus aligned with brand standards.
• Lead and mentor a multicultural pastry team to foster excellence.

Skills

Leadership and communication

Modern and classic pastry techniques

Cost control and inventory management

Creativity and attention to detail

Job description

JobTitle:ExecutivePastryChef

Location:UnitedArabEmirates

Status:FullTime|DepartmentHead

Start Date:Immediate(UrgentRequirement)

Compensation:AED16,000monthlybasicsalary+AED8,333.33monthlyhousingallowance

Package:FamilyStatus

Position Summary

AluxuryhospitalityoperationintheUAEisurgentlyseekinganexperiencedandinnovativeExecutivePastryChef toleadthepastrydivision.ThisDepartmentHeadroleoverseesallpastryoperations,menudevelopment,teamleadership,andqualityexcellenceacrossmultipleculinaryoutlets.

The ideal candidate brings a refined pastry background, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage a high-performing team while upholding world-class standards. This is a family-status position offering an attractive compensation package and exceptional benefits.

KeyResponsibilities

• Overseeallpastryandbakeryoperations,ensuringconsistentquality,creativity,andpresentation.
• Developandexecuteinnovativepastry,dessert,andbakerymenusalignedwithbrandstandards.
• Lead,train,andmentoramulticulturalpastryteam,fosteringcreativityandexcellence.
• Maintainstricthygiene,sanitation,andfoodsafetyprotocolsacrossallpastryproductionareas.
• Manageproductionschedules,workflow,andresourceplanningtomeetdailyoperationaldemands.
• Monitorfoodcost,inventory,ordering,andwastecontrolwithindepartmentalbudgets.
• CollaboratewiththeExecutiveChef,F&Bteams,andoutletleaderstoensureseamlessservice.
• Conductregulartastings,qualityevaluations,andteamdevelopmentsessions.
• Ensureefficientcoordinationbetweenpastryandserviceteamstomaintaintimelyexecution.
• Participate in menu engineering, seasonal promotions, and special events.

Qualifications&Experience

• ProvenexperienceasanExecutivePastryCheforSeniorPastryChefinluxuryhotelsorhigh-endculinaryoperations.
• Strongfoundationinmodernandclassicpastrytechniques,chocolatework,andartisanalbakery.
• Abilitytomanagelarge-scaleproductionwithoutcompromisingcreativityordetail.
• Excellentleadership,communication,andorganizationalskills.
• Experienceintraininganddevelopingculinaryteamswithindiverseenvironments.
• Strongunderstandingofcostcontrol,menuengineering,andpastrykitchenoperations.
• Highlevelofprofessionalism,creativity,andpassionforthepastryarts.

FamilyStatusBenefits

• Enhancedmedicalinsuranceforspouseanduptotwochildren
• Annualhomeleaveticketforthefullfamily
• 30daysofpaidannualleave
• 15daysfullypaidsickleaveperyear,plus30daysat50%pay

IdealCandidateProfile

• Highlycreativewithastrongeyefordetail
• Ateam-focusedleaderwithexemplarycommunicationskills
• Thrivesinaluxury,high-volumeenvironment
• Organized,dependable,andabletodeliverexcellenceunderpressure
• Ready to join immediately and make an impact from day one