Experienced Pastry Chef

Azure Dine & Hire; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Azure Dine & Hire in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead dessert production, create new menu items, and uphold the highest standards of presentation.

You will work with the Head Chef, train juniors, manage inventories, and ensure food safety while delivering visually appealing pastries. The role requires at least 3 years of pastry experience and a culinary background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques such as baking, decorating, chocolate work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Creative mindset with an eye for detail to create visually appealing desserts.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and create pastries, desserts, and sweet treats according to recipes.
• Develop new menu items based on seasonal ingredients or customer requests.
• Train and supervise junior pastry chefs and assistants to ensure quality.
• Maintain inventory of ingredients and supplies.
• Ensure all food safety standards are followed.
• Keep work area clean and organized at all times.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure smooth operations during busy periods.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

English language

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certification

Job description

We are a high-end bakery located in Abu Dhabi seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join our team. As a Pastry Chef you will be responsible for creating and preparing a variety of desserts, pastries and other sweet treats. You will work closely with our Head Chef to develop new menu items and ensure consistency in quality and presentation. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a professional kitchen, possess strong leadership skills and have a passion for creating delicious and visually appealing desserts. This is a full-time position with a salary of $1400 per month.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and create various types of pastries desserts and other sweet treats according to recipes or as directed by the Head Chef
• Develop new menu items based on seasonal ingredients or special requests from customers
• Train and supervise junior pastry chefs and assistants to ensure high-quality products are consistently produced
• Maintain inventory of ingredients and supplies ensuring proper stock levels are maintained at all times
• Ensure all food safety standards are followed in the preparation and storage of ingredients
• Keep work area clean and organized at all times
• Collaborate with other members of the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations during busy periods

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a professional kitchen setting
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of different pastry techniques such as baking decorating chocolate work etc
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Creative mindset with an eye for detail to create visually appealing desserts
• Fluent in English Arabic language skills would be an advantage
• Must be able to legally work in Abu Dhabi

We welcome applicants of all nationalities who meet the requirements for this position