Pastry Chef (R&D/Food Designer) - Contemporary Independent Café

Radiant Hospitality Company; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary café in Dubai is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to develop innovative pastries and desserts. The role involves collaborating with chefs and maintaining high-quality standards in production. Candidates should have formal culinary education in pastry and 2-5 years of experience in a relevant environment. A creative sensibility and knowledge of modern techniques are essential. The position offers competitive monthly salary and various benefits.

Benefits

AED 7,000–10,000/month based on experience

Service charge eligibility

Medical insurance and daily meals

Uniform provided

Flight allowance every two years

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional experience in a restaurant, bakery, or food studio.
• Expertise in classic pastry foundations: lamination, tarts, entremets, plated desserts.
• Strong understanding of colour, composition, and texture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new pastries and desserts aligned with brand vision.
• Conduct research on flavor pairing, texture, and sustainability.
• Train and support kitchen staff on new product executions.

Skills

Creative sensibility

Knowledge of modern pastry techniques

Fluent in English

Education

Formal culinary education in pastry or baking

Tools

Modern kitchen equipment

Job description

Join a contemporary, independent café in Dubai known for its artisanal craftsmanship and creative approach to pastry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and test new pastries, desserts, and bakery items in line with brand vision and seasonal trends.
• Combine artistry and food science to create balanced, visually striking products.
• Conduct research and development focused on flavor pairing, texture, shelf life, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with chefs, stylists, and photographers to bring creative concepts to life.
• Maintain documentation for recipe testing and feedback cycles.
• Scale recipes for production while preserving consistency and quality.
• Train and support kitchen staff on new product execution.
• Oversee costing, ingredient sourcing, and supplier coordination.
• Introduce innovative methods, techniques, and modern equipment to enhance production quality.

Benefits

• AED 7,000–10,000/month depending on experience and seniority.
• Service charge eligibility.
• Medical insurance and daily duty meals.
• Uniform provided.
• 6‑day work week.
• Flight allowance every two years.

Additional Information

The café promotes originality, experimentation, and collaboration. The successful candidate will join a team that values craftsmanship and modern design thinking in food.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education specialising in pastry or baking.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in a restaurant, bakery, or creative food studio.
• Expertise in classic pastry foundations: lamination, tarts, entremets, and plated desserts.
• Strong creative sensibility and understanding of colour, composition, and texture.
• Knowledge of modern pastry techniques and equipment.
• Fluent in English.
• Female candidates aged 20s–30s preferred.
• Open to candidates currently inside or outside the UAE.

We appreciate your interest in this vacancy. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only candidates selected to move to the next stage of the recruitment process can be contacted. Radiant does not charge any fee to candidates – all costs are always covered by the client.