Head Pastry Chef

Albal Design Studio; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and culinary studio in Dubai is looking for an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department. You will be responsible for developing new recipes, managing daily production, ensuring high hygiene standards, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of experience in the UAE and are capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits offered to qualified candidates.

Benefits

Industry-standard benefits

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in a similar role within the UAE.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior staff effectively.
• Experience with planning and costing pastry menus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement new dessert and pastry recipes.
• Manage all aspects of the pastry kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and HACCP standards.

Skills

Strong expertise in pastry and baking techniques

Proven leadership and team-management abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

In-depth knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards

Strong organizational skills

Cost control and inventory management experience

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedHead Pastry Chefto lead and manage the entire pastry department. The role involves overseeing menu creation, recipe development, daily production, quality control, and team management, while ensuring high standards of hygiene, food safety (HACCP), and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement new dessert, pastry, and baked-goods recipes.
• Oversee daily pastry production, ensuring consistency in quality, taste, and presentation.
• Manage all aspects of the pastry kitchen, including plating, displays, and showpieces.
• Ensure strict compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Lead, train, mentor, and motivate junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff.
• Plan staff schedules, allocate workloads, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Recruit and onboard pastry team members when required.
• Control food costs, manage inventory, minimize waste, and handle supplier coordination.
• Plan and cost pastry menus for different outlets.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve complaints related to pastry items.

Candidates with 5–10 years of experience in the UAE are preferred. Applicants must be available in the UAE on a visit visa or residence permit and able to join immediately. Industry-standard benefits will be offered to experienced and confident candidates.

Skills

• Strong expertise in pastry and baking techniques with creative presentation skills.
• Proven leadership and team-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple outlets.
• Cost control, inventory management, and budgeting experience.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, including early mornings and weekends.