Junior Sous Chef (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

About Calo Launched in Bahrain in November 2019 Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy We re a team of dedicated individuals driving this mission by providing better faster and more affordable access to food through technology

Role Overview

We are looking for a talented and driven Pastry Jr Sous Chef who will support the Head Pastry Chef in overseeing daily pastry production within our Dubai operations. This role ensures operational efficiency, product consistency, food safety compliance and team leadership in a fast-paced high-volume environment.

Main 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 the highest standards in taste, texture and presentation; ensure recipe adherence and product consistency across all batches; conduct regular quality checks and tasting sessions; identify process improvements to enhance efficiency without compromising quality
• Inventory & Cost Management: Monitor stock levels and manage inventory effectively; minimize waste and maintain strong food cost control; coordinate with procurement for high-quality ingredient sourcing; support budgeting and cost alignment with operational targets
• Operations & Planning: Coordinate closely with production and dispatch teams for timely delivery; assist in seasonal menu launches and new product development; develop daily production schedules and allocate tasks accordingly; ensure smooth communication between kitchen sections

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

Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of pastry techniques and modern dessert trends
• Creativity in flavor development and presentation
• Thorough understanding of UAE food safety standards
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment

Personality & Attributes

• Strong leadership presence
• Excellent communicator
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Passionate about mentoring and developing talent
• Committed to quality and operational excellence