Junior Pastry Sous Chef — Lead & Mentor in Pastry

Calo Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Calo Inc. in Dubai is seeking a Pastry Jr Sous Chef to support the Head Pastry Chef in daily pastry production. You will ensure operational efficiency, product consistency, and food safety compliance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will mentor junior pastry chefs, oversee daily pastry operations, and contribute to seasonal menu launches while maintaining exceptional quality and presentation across all batches.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of pastry experience in high-end, large-scale, or fine-dining operations.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Experience in high-volume production kitchens is highly preferred.
• Culinary or pastry certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support in leading, mentoring and training junior pastry chefs and bakery team members.
• Foster a positive performance-driven and collaborative work culture.
• Oversee daily pastry section operations to ensure timely production.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Quality Control & Consistency: maintain high standards in taste, texture and presentation; ensure recipe adherence and product consistency; conduct regular quality checks and tasting sessions; identify improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Inventory & Cost Management: monitor stock levels, manage inventory, minimize waste, coordinate with procurement for ingredients, support budgeting and cost targets.
• Operations & Planning: coordinate with production and dispatch teams for timely delivery; assist in seasonal menu launches and new product development; develop daily production schedules and allocate tasks; ensure smooth communication between kitchen sections.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry knowledge

Time management

Mentoring

Education

Culinary or pastry certification

Job description

Calo Inc. in Dubai is seeking a Pastry Jr Sous Chef to support the Head Pastry Chef in daily pastry production. You will ensure operational efficiency, product consistency, and food safety compliance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will mentor junior pastry chefs, oversee daily pastry operations, and contribute to seasonal menu launches while maintaining exceptional quality and presentation across all batches.