Pastry Sous Chef

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent culinary establishment in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled Pastry Sous Chef to support the Pastry Chef in managing the pastry team. The ideal candidate should have 4-5 years of relevant pastry experience, including at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include overseeing production, managing inventory, and training staff while ensuring high hygiene standards. This position demands creativity, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of pastry kitchen experience, including at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• HACCP Certified with a solid understanding of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pastry Chef in overseeing daily pastry production and staff supervision.
• Prepare and decorate desserts, cakes and pastries to the highest standards.
• Help develop and test new recipes and seasonal items.
• Manage mise en place, stock rotation and inventory planning.
• Enforce hygiene safety and HACCP protocols at all times.
• Train and guide junior pastry staff and commis to ensure consistency.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization and efficiency.
• Take charge of the pastry section in the absence of the Pastry Chef.

Skills

Baking techniques

Chocolate work

Dessert presentation

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Creativity

Organization

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Pastry Arts

Hospitality or a related field

Job description

We re looking for a skilled and motivated Pastry Sous Chef to support the Pastry Chef in leading the pastry team. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical ability a passion for dessert innovation and experience managing operations in a highpaced pastry environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Pastry Chef in overseeing daily pastry production and staff supervision.
• Prepare and decorate desserts, cakes and pastries to the highest standards.
• Help develop and test new recipes and seasonal items.
• Manage mise en place, stock rotation and inventory planning.
• Enforce hygiene safety and HACCP protocols at all times.
• Train and guide junior pastry staff and commis to ensure consistency.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization and efficiency.
• Take charge of the pastry section in the absence of the Pastry Chef.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-5 years of pastry kitchen experience, including at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Pastry Arts, Hospitality or a related field.
• HACCP Certified with solid understanding of food safety regulations.
• Expertise in baking techniques, chocolate work and plated dessert presentation.
• Strong leadership, communication and multitasking skills.
• Creative, organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet production deadlines.