Executive Pastry Chef

Client of Reap HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Pastry Chef role based in Lahore, Pakistan, seeks a seasoned culinary leader to oversee premium pastries, breads and desserts in a high-end setting. The ideal candidate combines hands-on bakery expertise with strong kitchen management and creativity, delivering consistent quality across all pastry outputs.

The position requires UAE/GCC experience, expertise in artisan breads and sourdough, croissant lamination, and a proven ability to develop new menu items while maintaining hygiene,

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef.
• Previous UAE or GCC experience mandatory.
• Strong hands-on expertise in artisan breads and sourdough production.
• Excellent knowledge of croissant preparation, dough lamination and proofing techniques.
• Professional experience preparing pastries, cakes, desserts and bakery products.
• Strong baking, decorating, finishing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to oversee daily pastry production and coordinate kitchen operations.
• Good understanding of ingredient management, portion control and waste reduction.
• Knowledge of professional kitchen hygiene and food safety procedures.
• Strong organisational skills, creativity, attention to detail, and time management.
• Experience in premium hotels, luxury restaurants, artisan bakeries, or high-end pastry operations.
• Ability to develop new bakery and dessert menu items.
• Experience coordinating pastry kitchen teams.
• Strong understanding of international bakery and pastry standards.

Responsibilities

• Pastry & Bakery Production: Prepare and oversee production of premium pastries, cakes, desserts, croissants and artisan breads.
• Bake authentic sourdough bread with starter maintenance and proper baking techniques.
• Prepare croissants and laminated pastries using professional lamination methods.
• Develop and follow standardized recipes for consistent taste and texture.
• Maintain ingredient measurements and portion control.
• Oversee daily pastry preparation, baking, decorating and finishing.
• Create attractive dessert presentations and introduce new pastry products.
• Coordinate daily pastry kitchen operations and production schedules.
• Monitor quality and consistency of products; ensure fresh outputs.
• Ensure hygiene, food safety, and sanitation standards are met.

Skills

Pastry production

Sourdough

Croissant preparation

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Quality control

Time management

Tools

Ovens & baking equipment

Lamination equipment

Job description

WE ARE HIRING EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF -Lahore Pakistan

Artisan Breads Sourdough Croissants Premium PastriesRecruitment Company REAP Recruitment amp HR Consultancy

Job Location Lahore Pakistan

Industry Hospitality Food amp Beverage Bakery amp Pastry

Employment Type Full-Time

Monthly Salary PKR 230 000

Experience Previous UAE or GCC experience mandatory

Key Responsibilities

• strong Pastry amp Bakery Production strong Prepare and oversee the production of premium pastries cakes desserts croissants and artisan breads
• Produce authentic sourdough bread using proper starter maintenance fermentation proofing and baking techniques
• Prepare croissants and laminated pastry products using professional lamination methods
• Develop and follow standardised recipes to maintain consistent taste texture and presentation
• Ensure accurate ingredient measurements portion control and product specifications
• Oversee daily pastry preparation baking decorating and finishing
• Create attractive dessert presentations and introduce innovative pastry products
• strong Kitchen Operations amp Quality Control strong Coordinate daily pastry kitchen operations and production schedules
• Maintain consistent product quality freshness and presentation
• Monitor ingredient inventory storage stock rotation and wastage
• Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene and sanitation standards
• Maintain proper handling and use of bakery equipment
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely production
• Maintain productivity and quality during busy service periods

Requirements

• strong Mandatory Requirements strong Proven professional experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef
• Previous working experience in the UAE or GCC countries is mandatory
• Strong hands-on expertise in artisan breads and sourdough production
• Excellent knowledge of croissant preparation dough lamination and proofing techniques
• Professional experience preparing pastries cakes desserts and bakery products
• Strong baking decorating finishing and presentation skills
• Ability to oversee daily pastry production and coordinate kitchen operations
• Good understanding of ingredient management portion control and waste reduction
• Knowledge of professional kitchen hygiene and food safety procedures
• Strong organisational skills creativity attention to detail and time management
• Ability to maintain quality and work effectively under pressure
• Experience in premium hotels luxury restaurants artisan bakeries or high-end pastry operations
• Ability to develop new bakery and dessert menu items
• Experience coordinating pastry kitchen teams
• Strong understanding of international bakery and pastry standards.
• strong Preferred Skills strong Experience in premium hotels luxury restaurants artisan bakeries or high-end pastry operations
• Ability to develop new bakery and dessert menu items
• Experience coordinating pastry kitchen teams
• Strong understanding of international bakery and pastry standards.

Benefits

Monthly Salary PKR 230 000 AED 4 000 Benefits Transportation Accommodation Medical insurance Annual flight ticket as applicableFinal employment terms and benefit eligibility will be confirmed by the employer

Proven professional experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef.Previous working experience in the UAE or GCC countries is mandatory.Strong hands-on expertise in artisan breads and sourdough production.Excellent knowledge of croissant preparation, dough lamination, and proofing techniques.Professional experience preparing pastries, cakes, desserts, and bakery products.Strong baking, decorating, finishing, and presentation skills.Ability to oversee daily pastry production and coordinate kitchen operations.Good understanding of ingredient management, portion control, and waste reduction.Knowledge of professional kitchen hygiene and food safety procedures.Strong organisational skills, creativity, attention to detail, and time management.Ability to maintain quality and work effectively under pressure.Experience in premium hotels, luxury restaurants, artisan bakeries, or high-end pastry operations.Ability to develop new bakery and dessert menu items.Experience coordinating pastry kitchen teams.Strong understanding of international bakery and pastry standards.