Pastry and Croissant Chef for a Coffee Shop

Vega coffee; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Vega Coffee in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking an experienced pastry chef to craft exquisite pastries daily and manage a rotating seasonal menu. You will perfect laminated doughs and maintain visual appeal across a busy coffee shop environment.

Preferred candidates hold formal culinary education or apprenticeship, 3–5 years in a high-volume bakery or coffee shop, and proven food safety credentials. You will forecast inventory, place orders, and uphold impeccable hygiene to minimize waste and ensure

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education or a strong apprenticeship in pastry arts from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a professional pastry kitchen.
• Demonstrated expertise in laminated doughs (croissants, danishes) and pastry techniques.
• Proficiency in food safety regulations (e.g., ServSafe certification) and impeccable hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Craft exquisite pastries and flaky croissants daily, ensuring consistent quality and visual appeal that delights our coffee shop clientele.
• Develop and execute a rotating menu of seasonal pastries and specialty items, incorporating innovative flavor profiles and techniques.
• Master the art of lamination for perfect croissants and danishes, achieving the ideal balance of crispness and tenderness.
• Manage inventory of baking ingredients, forecasting needs and placing orders to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste.

Skills

Lamination techniques

Pastry artistry

Menu development

Food safety (ServSafe)

Hygiene standards

Inventory forecasting

Education

Formal culinary education or apprenticeship in pastry arts

Job description

• Craft exquisite pastries and flaky croissants daily, ensuring consistent quality and visual appeal that delights our coffee shop clientele.
• Develop and execute a rotating menu of seasonal pastries and specialty items, incorporating innovative flavor profiles and techniques.
• Master the art of lamination for perfect croissants and danishes, achieving the ideal balance of crispness and tenderness.
• Manage inventory of baking ingredients, forecasting needs and placing orders to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Formal culinary education or a strong apprenticeship in pastry arts from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in a professional pastry kitchen, preferably within a high-volume coffee shop or bakery setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in laminated doughs (croissants, danishes) and a diverse range of pastry techniques.
• Proficiency in food safety regulations (e.g., ServSafe certification) and a commitment to impeccable hygiene.