Pastry Chef

Redford Recruiters; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hospitality company is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to join their team in Al Ain. This role involves creating exquisite desserts and pastries, ensuring adherence to food safety standards, and managing inventory. Ideal candidates should have 1–3 years of experience and be willing to join immediately. The position offers a competitive salary package including meals, visa sponsorship, and air ticket.

Benefits

Full package including meals, visa sponsorship, and air ticket

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and local health regulations.
• Proficiency in preparing a wide range of pastries and desserts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, desserts, and cakes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and hygiene protocols.
• Manage inventory of ingredients and supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Food safety standards knowledge

Creativity in recipe development

Strong baking skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Pastry Chef

Industry: Hospitality

Salary: AED 3,500 – 4,000 + Full package (Includes Meals, Visa, Air Ticket)

Work Experience: 1–3 years

Location: Al Ain

Urgency: Immediate joiners only

Nationality: Filipino / Nepalese

Summary

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Pastry Chef to join our dynamic hospitality team in Al Ain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating exquisite desserts, pastries, and baked goods that reflect both culinary excellence and cultural flair, contributing to an exceptional guest dining experience. This role demands a strong foundation in food safety standards, creativity in recipe development, and a commitment to continuous improvement in quality and presentation. The Pastry Chef will work closely with the kitchen team to ensure consistency, innovation, and adherence to hygiene protocols while managing inventory, maintaining equipment, and supporting daily operations. With a focus on freshness, flavor, and visual appeal, this position is essential to elevating our culinary offerings and maintaining a high standard of service in a fast‑paced, guest‑centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a wide variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and specialty items using both traditional and innovative techniques.
• Ensure all ingredients meet quality and safety standards, with special attention to freshness, sourcing, and proper handling of dairy (e.g., milk) and other key components.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety standards and hygiene protocols in all aspects of preparation, storage, and service.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting recipe enhancements, cost‑saving measures, and operational efficiencies.
• Manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, ensuring timely ordering and minimizing waste.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, providing guidance on techniques, safety, and presentation.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and Front‑of‑House team to align pastry offerings with menu themes and guest preferences.
• Design and execute visually appealing dessert plating and presentation that enhance the overall dining experience.
• Adhere to health, safety, and sanitation regulations at all times, including regular cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Respond promptly to daily operational demands and support special events, banquets, and seasonal menu launches.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role within a high‑volume hospitality or restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene practices, and compliance with local health regulations.
• Proficiency in preparing a wide range of pastries, cakes, breads, confections, and dessert items, including international and regional specialties.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and create unique, marketable dessert concepts that align with current culinary trends.
• Solid understanding of basic baking principles, ingredient functionality, and recipe scaling.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective teamwork and collaboration across departments.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced kitchen environment with minimal supervision.
• Valid work permit and eligibility to work in the UAE (Filipino or Nepalese nationality preferred).
• Willingness to join immediately and commit to a full‑time role in Al Ain.

Benefits

Salary: AED 3,500 – 4,000 + Full package (Includes Meals, Visa, Air Ticket)

Note: This role includes a full package, which comprises meals, visa sponsorship, and air ticket. All candidates must meet the nationality and immediate joiner criteria.

• Full package including meals, visa sponsorship, and air ticket.
• Opportunity for career growth within a reputable hospitality brand.
• Supportive team environment with professional development opportunities.