Head Chef – Pastry & Bakery

Brylo; Al Ain; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Brylo is seeking a Head Chef Pastry Bakery to own the pastry and bakery kitchen, leading a talented team in a luxury setting. You will develop premium products, introduce new concepts, and maintain the standards expected from a high-end establishment.

You will ensure strict food safety and HACCP compliance while driving creativity, consistency, and guest satisfaction across all pastry and bakery offerings.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a high-end pastry/kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on presentation, quality, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pastry and bakery kitchen daily.
• Develop premium pastries, desserts, breads, viennoiserie, and signature products.
• Ensure high standards of taste, texture, presentation and consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Product development

Food safety

Menu planning

Quality control

Job description

The RoleAs Head Chef Pastry Bakery

you will take full ownership of the pastry and bakery kitchen ensuring the highest standards of strong quality creativity consistency presentation and food safety strong You will lead a talented team develop premium products introduce new concepts and maintain the standards expected from a luxury establishment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pastry and bakery kitchen on a daily basis
• Develop and create strong premium pastries desserts breads viennoiserie cakes and signature products strong
• Develop innovative and seasonal products while maintaining a strong brand identity
• Ensure exceptional standards of strong taste texture presentation and consistency strong
• Establish and maintain recipes production standards and quality control procedures
• Train mentor and develop the pastry and bakery team
• Plan daily production according to business requirements and expected demand
• Control food costs wastage portioning and production efficiency
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety hygiene and HACCP standards
• Work closely with the management and culinary teams to continuously improve the guest experience
• Maintain an organized professional and high-performing kitchen environment
• Stay updated with international pastry and bakery trends and bring fresh ideas to the operation

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, Pastry Chef de Cuisine, or Senior Pastry Chef in a high-end restaurant, luxury hotel, premium bakery, or upscale hospitality environment.Strong expertise across modern pastry, bakery, desserts, cakes, viennoiserie, and bread production.
• A creative mindset with the ability to develop unique and signature products.
• Exceptional attention to detail and presentation.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Excellent knowledge of production planning, food cost, and kitchen operations.
• A strong understanding of international pastry and bakery standards.
• The ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and consistency.
• A professional attitude, strong work ethic, and passion for culinary excellence.