Pastry Chef

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

Job summary

A leading bakery in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to create high-quality pastries and desserts. This role involves hands-on production, menu development, and maintaining food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years in a similar role, a passion for baking, and strong teamwork skills. Join us to contribute your creativity while leading a talented kitchen team in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Cook in a bakery or café for 3–6 years.
• Strong hands-on experience in pastries, desserts, and plated items.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of pastries and desserts according to recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety in compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to new product development and seasonal menu planning.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with procurement for ingredients.
• Support and guide junior pastry staff and kitchen assistants.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for baking

Education

Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts

Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Title: Pastry Chef
Location: United Arab Emirates

About the Role

The Pastry Chef will be responsible for preparing high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods while maintaining consistency, creativity, and food safety standards. This role requires hands‑on expertise in pastry production, recipe execution, and kitchen operations within a bakery or food & beverage environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pastry Production & Quality Control
  Prepare a wide range of pastries, desserts, cakes, viennoiseries, and baked goods according to recipes and quality standards.
  Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across all products.
  Develop and refine recipes while maintaining portion control and minimizing wastage.
• Kitchen Operations & Hygiene
  Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety in compliance with HACCP regulations.
  Monitor storage, labeling, and shelf life of ingredients and finished products.
  Ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Menu Development & Innovation
  Contribute to new product development and seasonal menu planning.
  Stay updated with current pastry trends, techniques, and customer preferences.
  Assist in costing, pricing, and ingredient selection to optimize margins.
• Inventory & Cost Control
  Monitor stock levels of ingredients and pastry supplies.
  Coordinate with procurement or store teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
  Control food costs by reducing waste and optimizing production planning.
• Team Collaboration & Training
  Support and guide junior pastry staff and kitchen assistants.
  Work closely with bakery, kitchen, and service teams to meet daily production and sales requirements.
  Ensure smooth coordination during peak production periods.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Cook in a bakery, café, or F&B environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience in cakes, desserts, viennoiserie, and plated pastries.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for baking and continuous learning.