Head Chef

Easy and fast to upload your CV; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 290,160; Full time

Job summary

Easy and fast to upload your CV in Dubai seeks a talented Pastry Chef with strong pastry expertise. The ideal candidate has crafted desserts in 4- and 5-star hotels and will lead pastry production with creativity and precision.

You will oversee pastry operations, develop new concepts, train junior chefs, manage inventory, and ensure HACCP compliance, delivering top-quality plating for outlets, banquets and events.

Qualifications

• Proven pastry specialist with strong hotel background.
• Experience in pastries, desserts, chocolate, viennoiserie and bakery.
• Preference for central/production kitchen exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry production to 5-star standards across outlets and events.
• Develop and innovate new dessert concepts for menus and buffets.
• Train and supervise junior chefs in pastry techniques.
• Manage pastry inventory and food cost control.
• Ensure strict HACCP and food safety compliance.

Skills

Pastry

Bakery techniques

HACCP

English

Plating

Central kitchen

Leadership

Cost control

Education

Culinary diploma

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Chef with a strong background in pastry to join our team in Dubai. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded chef who has built their craft in 4- and 5-star hotels and brings particular strength and creativity in pastry, desserts, and baked goods. You will contribute across the kitchen while taking the lead on pastry production, ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation. Central-kitchen experience is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across the kitchen with a lead role in pastry, preparing and presenting pastries, desserts, viennoiserie, breads, and plated desserts to 5-star standards.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, texture, presentation, and portion control across all dishes.
• Develop and innovate new dessert and pastry concepts for menus, buffets, and special events.
• Support daily kitchen operations and step in across sections as needed.
• Train, supervise, and motivate commis and junior chefs, particularly in pastry techniques.
• Manage ordering, stock, and inventory of ingredients to control costs and minimise waste.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Coordinate with the wider kitchen and F&B teams to deliver timely production for outlets, banquets, and events.
• Maintain a clean, organised workspace and follow all health & safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Culinary background: Proven experience as a chef with a strong specialisation and track record in pastry.
• Hotel experience: Solid experience working in 4- and/or 5-star hotels.
• Technical skills: Excellent knowledge of pastry, desserts, chocolate, viennoiserie, and bakery techniques, plus general kitchen skills.
• Cuisine style: Experience in European or Arabic cuisine style.
• Education: Culinary qualification / diploma (or equivalent professional experience).
• Language: Good command of English.
• Hygiene: Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP standards.
• Experience in a central / production kitchen (a strong plus).
• Experience with large-volume production for multiple outlets or events.

• Knowledge of modern plating, trends, and international pastry styles.
• Previous experience in the UAE or GCC market.
• Creativity and passion for food and pastry, with strong attention to detail.
• Consistency and the ability to deliver quality under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Versatility to work across kitchen sections while leading on pastry.
• Strong organisation, time-management, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required in hospitality.