Senior Pastry Chef

redfordrecruiters; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ain Premium Artisan Caf & Bakery in Al Ain, UAE is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef with a passion for French pastries and premium desserts. You will lead a high-volume pastry production, develop new menu items, and ensure consistent quality across all products.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of pastry experience, strong leadership, and expertise in laminated dough, viennoiserie, and artisan breads. Ability to train staff and manage production schedules is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional pastry experience.
• Experience as Senior Pastry Chef or equivalent (Head Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef).
• Strong knowledge of artisan bakery production and laminated dough/viennoiserie.
• Excellent knowledge of French pastries and premium desserts.
• Experience producing artisan breads from scratch and high-volume production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare premium artisan pastries, desserts, and bakery products.
• Oversee laminated dough products including croissants, Danish pastries, pain au chocolat, and puff pastry.
• Bake artisan breads (sourdough, brioche, baguettes, ciabatta, focaccia).
• Develop new pastry recipes aligned with market trends and maintain product quality.
• Supervise pastry production and kitchen operations; train and mentor junior staff.
• Monitor costs, inventory, and waste; maintain HACCP and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Creativity

Job description

We are seeking a passionate creative and highly skilled Senior Pastry Chef to join a premium artisan caf 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 be capable of leading pastry production maintaining exceptional quality standards developing new menu items and ensuring consistency across all products

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare premium artisan pastries, desserts, and bakery products
• Produce laminated dough products including croissants, Danish pastries, pain au chocolat, and puff pastry
• Bake artisan breads including sourdough, brioche, baguettes, ciabatta, and focaccia
• Prepare 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
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and product quality
• 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 5 years of professional pastry experience.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Previous experience as Senior Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef, or Pastry Chef.
• Strong knowledge of artisan bakery production.
• Expert 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

Candidates should be confident in producing:Viennoiserie: Butter Croissants Almond Croissants Pain au Chocolat Danish Pastries Cinnamon Rolls Kouign-Amann Cruffins Croissant Cubes Puff Pastry ProductsArtisan Bread: Sourdough Brioche Baguettes Ciabatta Focaccia Multigrain BreadCakes & Desserts: Cheesecakes Opera Cake Mille-Feuille clairs Paris-Brest Entremets Mousse Cakes Tarts Macarons Brownies Cookies

Equipment KnowledgeExperience operating: Deck Ovens Convection Ovens Rotary Ovens Spiral Mixers Planetary Mixers Dough Sheeters Blast Chillers Proofing Cabinets Chocolate Tempering Machines

Preferred Background

• Premium Artisan Bakeries
• Luxury Hotels
• Boutique Bakeries
• High-End Caf s
• French Bakeries
• Fine Dining Restaurants
• Central Production Kitchens
• Experience with concepts similar to Bake Studio , Puff , or other premium artisan bakery brands will be a strong advantage.

Personal Attributes

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