Junior Sous Chef - Pastry

Calo; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meal-planning app in Dubai is seeking a skilled Junior Pastry Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and oversee staff. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry and proficiency in English. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, training staff, and managing inventory. This is a critical role to enhance customer satisfaction within the kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous Chef.
• At least 5 years of experience in hospitality or catering.
• Experience in team training and ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen operates efficiently and meets quality standards.
• Lead the pastry team and manage kitchen staff.
• Order supplies and manage inventory effectively.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Culinary skills

Education

Chef's training course in baking

Tools

Kitchen-related software

MS Office

Job description

About Calo
Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers.

Launched in Bahrain in 2019, we have since expanded to 6 countries, delivered millions of meals to our customers, and launched our very own Grab & Go Cafe concepts.

We're on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions—no small thinking here.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Junior Pastry Sous Chef to join the Calo Kitchen. In this role, you will work closely with the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen operations, oversee staff, assist with menu preparation, ensure food quality and freshness, and manage ordering and stocking. The successful candidate will use their culinary and managerial skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and meets quality standards.
• Lead the pastry team in a timely and efficient manner.
• Be in charge of launching the in-house baked goods production process.
• Fill in for the Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
• Resolve issues that arise and take control of problematic situations.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedules, and assess staff performance.
• Clearly communicate tasks to team members.
• Order supplies and manage inventory effectively.
• Enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers.
• Produce high-quality plates focusing on both design and taste.

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous Chef.
• At least 5 years of experience in the hospitality and catering industry. Experience in a food manufacturing facility is a plus.
• Minimum qualification: attending a chef's training course in baking.
• Experience in team training and ability to train employees with no baking experience.
• Currently based in the UAE.
• Proficient in English communication.

Knowledge and Competency

• Experience leading teams and managing multiple kitchen sections.
• Proven ability in kitchen management.
• Skilled in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes.
• Well-versed in kitchen-related software and proficient in MS Office.

Personality

• Strong communicator with a pleasant personality.
• Able to lead with empathy and foster a positive team environment.

Required Experience: Senior IC