Head Pastry Chef

Want More; Sharjah; On-site; AED 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Want More in Sharjah, UAE, invites a talented Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry kitchen and craft innovative desserts for a 5-star setting. You will oversee menus, recipes, purchasing, and a pastry team while upholding top quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of high-end pastry experience, a pastry arts degree or certification, and strong leadership. Fluent English is essential; Arabic is a plus. Salary is 1000$ per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of pastry experience in a high-end hotel or restaurant.
• Degree or certification in pastry arts preferred.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create innovative dessert menus for various dietary needs.
• Oversee pastry kitchen operations, inventory and equipment.
• Train and manage a pastry team to ensure high standards.
• Develop new recipes and continuously innovate desserts.
• Monitor costs and maintain budget compliance.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Collaborate with other departments for special events.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Menu development

Team management

Creativity

English fluent

Education

Diploma in Pastry Arts

Tools

Ovens

Chocolate tempering

Knife skills

Job description

A renowned 5-star hotel in Sharjah is seeking a highly skilled and creative Head Pastry Chef to join our team We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual to lead our pastry kitchen and be responsible for creating unique and delicious desserts for our guests

As the Head Pastry Chef you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the pastry department including menu planning recipe development purchasing ingredients and managing a team of pastry chefs You will also be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and presentation as well as ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Pastry Chef in a high-end hotel or restaurant A degree or certification in pastry arts or a related field is preferred The candidate should also have excellent leadership skills strong creativity and the ability to work under pressure

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and create innovative dessert menus that cater to different dietary requirements
• Oversee all aspects of the pastry kitchen including ordering supplies managing inventory and maintaining equipment
• Train and manage a team of pastry chefs to ensure high-quality standards are met
• Create new recipes and continuously innovate dessert offerings
• Monitor food costs and maintain budget guidelines
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
• Collaborate with other departments to create special desserts for events or special occasions

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-end hotel or restaurant
• Degree or certification in pastry arts or related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of different baking techniques and ingredients
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively
• Creative mindset with the ability to continuously develop new desserts
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards
• Fluent in English knowledge of other languages is a plus

We offer a competitive salary of 1000$ per month and a chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment This position is open to Indian nationals who are fluent in English

If you have a passion for pastry and are ready for a new challenge we would love to hear from you