Executive Pastry Chef: Sourdough & Prime Desserts (GCC Exp)

Reap HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation

Accommodation

Medical insurance

Annual flight ticket

Job summary

REAP Recruitment & HR Consultancy in Lahore, Pakistan, seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead premium pastry operations in a high-end restaurant. The candidate will oversee artisan breads, sourdough, croissants, and desserts, ensuring quality and presentation across the pastry kitchen.

Experience in UAE or GCC countries is mandatory, with strong lamination, baking, and decorating skills. This role requires managing daily production and coordinating with the kitchen team in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef.
• Previous UAE or GCC country 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the production of premium pastries, cakes, desserts, croissants, and artisan breads.
• Produce authentic sourdough bread using 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.
• Coordinate daily pastry kitchen operations and production schedules.
• Maintain consistent product quality, freshness, and presentation.

Skills

Pastry production

Sourdough

Croissants

Desserts

Baking techniques

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Job description

REAP Recruitment & HR Consultancy in Lahore, Pakistan, seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead premium pastry operations in a high-end restaurant. The candidate will oversee artisan breads, sourdough, croissants, and desserts, ensuring quality and presentation across the pastry kitchen.

Experience in UAE or GCC countries is mandatory, with strong lamination, baking, and decorating skills. This role requires managing daily production and coordinating with the kitchen team in a fast-paced