Head Pastry Chef

Head Pastry Chef

Location: Dubai Investment Park (DIP 2), Street No. 23, Dubai
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead and elevate our pastry and chocolate production team.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on pastry professional with strong expertise in chocolate work, classic pastry production, and dessert innovation. You should have a strong creative mindset, excellent technical skills, and a commitment to consistency, quality, and presentation.

This role requires both production leadership and advanced pastry craftsmanship, overseeing daily operations while ensuring premium-quality output across all products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and refine premium pastries, desserts, and chocolate-based products
• Prepare and produce a variety of classic desserts such as macarons, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and other pastries from scratch to finish
• Scale recipes from test development to large-scale production while maintaining consistency
• Ensure high standards in taste, texture, presentation, and portion control
• Lead and manage pastry production workflow efficiently
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost control of ingredients and supplies
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
• Train, supervise, and mentor pastry team members when required
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on menu development and special projects

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, or Senior Pastry Chef in a professional kitchen or production environment
• Must be skilled in making pastries from scratch to finish, including macarons, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and similar desserts
• Ability to produce high-quality pastry and chocolate products consistently at scale
• Strong leadership, organization, and time management skills
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and presentation standards
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict production deadlines
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Strong knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards
• HACCP Level 3 Certificate is required
• IMMEDIATE JOINERS PREFERRED.

What We Offer

✅ Competitive salary with performance-based growth opportunities
✅ Supportive and creative kitchen environment
✅ Employment visa provided by the company
✅ Overtime paid as per UAE Labour Law
✅ Opportunity to lead and shape premium pastry and chocolate production

Apply Now

If you are a passionate and skilled pastry professional with strong chocolate expertise and leadership ability, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with photos or portfolio of your pastry and chocolate work (if available).

Pay: AED3,500.00 - AED4,500.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pastry Chef: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person