Lead Pastry Chef — Creative Desserts & Fine Dining

Pankookies Bakery; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Pankookies Bakery in Dubai seeks a talented pastry chef to create innovative dessert recipes that reflect current trends and seasonal ingredients.

You will master pastry techniques, oversee the preparation and presentation of pastries, and maintain strict food-safety standards in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree in pastry arts with 3–5 years of hands-on leadership experience and a proven record of award-winning desserts.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree in pastry arts.
• 3-5 years hands-on experience in a high-volume bakery or fine dining environment.
• Leadership experience to manage a team and inspire creativity.
• Proven track record of creating award-winning desserts or pastry competition participation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop innovative dessert recipes that reflect current trends and seasonal ingredients ensuring a unique dining experience.
• Master the art of various pastry techniques including baking tempering chocolate and sugar work to produce high-quality pastries and confections.
• Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of pastries ensuring consistency and excellence in every product served.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean and organized workspace at all times.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Team leadership

Creativity

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree in pastry arts

Job description

Pankookies Bakery in Dubai seeks a talented pastry chef to create innovative dessert recipes that reflect current trends and seasonal ingredients.

You will master pastry techniques, oversee the preparation and presentation of pastries, and maintain strict food-safety standards in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree in pastry arts with 3–5 years of hands-on leadership experience and a proven record of award-winning desserts.