Senior Chef de Partie - Hands-On Dessert & Pastry Lead

C2i; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BEAMS Abu Dhabi, a premier culture hub in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Chef de Partie to join ZUIKOAN. You will prepare and plate dishes, lead kitchen activity on shifts and ensure top quality and safety across all service periods.

The role is hands-on, demanding strong skill in desserts, piping and plating, with a focus on consistency, HACCP compliance and staff coaching. Join a team delivering Japanese-inspired hospitality and culinary craft.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in kitchen, bakery, pâtisserie or café operations.
• Functional English communication skills.
• Hands-on kitchen skills with strong desserts experience.
• Ability to lead by example and coach others.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen control.

Responsibilities

• Personally perform thawing, preparation, fruit cutting, plating and cleaning.
• Prepare and decorate desserts using approved cream-piping standards.
• Lead through active participation and support routine production work.
• Coordinate tasks, preparation timing and kitchen handovers.
• Check portions, temperature, presentation and product condition.
• Monitor frozen-product labels, shelf life and traceability.
• Reinforce HACCP, allergen, hygiene and cleaning procedures.
• Demonstrate techniques and coach Commis Chefs constructively.
• Record waste and communicate replenishment or equipment issues.
• Act as the senior kitchen operator during temporary manager absence.
• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation throughout service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

English communication

Leadership

Hands-on kitchen skills

Food safety

Dessert presentation

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

BEAMS Abu Dhabi, a premier culture hub in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Chef de Partie to join ZUIKOAN. You will prepare and plate dishes, lead kitchen activity on shifts and ensure top quality and safety across all service periods.

The role is hands-on, demanding strong skill in desserts, piping and plating, with a focus on consistency, HACCP compliance and staff coaching. Join a team delivering Japanese-inspired hospitality and culinary craft.