Senior Pastry Chef

Client of Reap HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 33,480 - 78,120; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Senior Pastry Chef for a premium artisan café and bakery in Al Ain, UAE. You will lead pastry production, crafting French pastries, artisan breads, viennoiserie and desserts while maintaining top quality and consistency across all products.

The role requires minimum five years of professional pastry experience, strong leadership to train junior staff, and strict adherence to HACCP, food safety, inventory control and cost management in a high‑volume operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional pastry experience.
• Previous experience as Senior Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef or Pastry Chef.
• Strong knowledge of artisan bakery production.
• Expertise in laminated dough and viennoiserie.
• Excellent knowledge of French pastries and premium desserts.
• Experience producing artisan breads from scratch.
• Ability to work in a high‑volume production environment.
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills.
• HACCP and food‑safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare premium artisan pastries, desserts and bakery products.
• Produce laminated dough items such as croissants, Danish pastries, pain au chocolat, and puff pastry.
• Bake artisan breads including sourdough, brioche, baguettes, ciabatta and focaccia.
• Create French pastries such as clairs, mille‑feuille, Paris‑Brest, macarons and tarts.
• Produce premium cakes, cheesecakes, mousse cakes, entremets and seasonal desserts.
• Develop new pastry and bakery recipes in line with market trends.
• Supervise daily pastry production and kitchen operations.
• Train, mentor and motivate junior pastry staff.
• Manage production schedules to meet daily sales requirements.
• Monitor food cost, inventory and minimise wastage.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure all products meet company quality standards.

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, creative and highly skilled Senior Pastry Chef to join a premium artisan café and bakery in Al Ain, UAE. The successful candidate will have extensive experience producing high‑quality French pastries, artisan breads, viennoiserie, premium desserts and modern bakery products. The ideal candidate should lead pastry production, maintain exceptional quality standards, develop new menu items and ensure consistency across all products.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare premium artisan pastries, desserts and bakery products.
• Produce laminated dough items such as croissants, Danish pastries, pain au chocolat, and puff pastry.
• Bake artisan breads including sourdough, brioche, baguettes, ciabatta and focaccia.
• Create French pastries such as clairs, mille‑feuille, Paris‑Brest, macarons and tarts.
• Produce premium cakes, cheesecakes, mousse cakes, entremets and seasonal desserts.
• Develop new pastry and bakery recipes in line with market trends.
• Supervise daily pastry production and kitchen operations.
• Train, mentor and motivate junior pastry staff.
• Manage production schedules to meet daily sales requirements.
• Monitor food cost, inventory and minimise wastage.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure all products meet company quality standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional pastry experience.
• Previous experience as Senior Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef or Pastry Chef.
• Strong knowledge of artisan bakery production.
• Expertise in laminated dough and viennoiserie.
• Excellent knowledge of French pastries and premium desserts.
• Experience producing artisan breads from scratch.
• Ability to work in a high‑volume production environment.
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Knowledge of food costing and inventory management.
• HACCP and food‑safety knowledge.

Technical Expertise

• Viennoiserie: Butter Croissants, Almond Croissants, Pain au Chocolat, Danish Pastries, Cinnamon Rolls, Kouign‑Amann, Cruffins, Croissant Cubes, Puff Pastry Products.
• Artisan Bread: Sourdough, Brioche, Baguettes, Ciabatta, Focaccia, Multigrain Bread.
• Cakes & Desserts: Cheesecakes, Opera Cake, Mille‑Feuille, Eclairs, Paris‑Brest, Entremets, Mousse Cakes, Tarts, Macarons, Brownies, Cookies.
• Equipment knowledge: Deck ovens, Convection ovens, Rotary ovens, Spiral mixers, Planetary mixers, Dough sheeters, Blast chillers, Proofing cabinets, Chocolate tempering machines.

Preferred Background

• Experience in premium artisan bakeries, luxury hotels, boutique bakeries, high‑end cafés, French bakeries, fine dining restaurants or central production kitchens.
• Experience with concepts similar to Bake Studio, Puff or other premium artisan bakery brands.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about pastry and bakery craftsmanship.
• Creative and innovative.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent time‑management and ability to work under pressure.
• Positive attitude and professional appearance.
• High attention to detail and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Accommodation Provided.
• Employment Visa.
• Medical Insurance.
• Annual Leave.
• Air Ticket as per UAE Labour Law.
• Career Growth Opportunities.
• Supportive Professional Working Environment.

Location & Employment

AlAin, AbuDhabi, UAE — Full‑time employment. Salary range AED3,000–7,000 per month, based on experience and skills. Immediate joiners preferred.