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Head Chef
Chantilly Café
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
AED 4,000/month / month
2 weeks ago
Bakery ProductionPastry ProductionMenu DevelopmentKitchen ManagementCost ControlSales Forecasting
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About the Role
Chantilly Café is urgently hiring a Head Chef to lead bakery and pastry kitchen operations in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing daily production, supervising staff, menu innovation, cost control, sales forecasting, and managing food aggregator apps.
Key Skills for This Role
Bakery ProductionPastry ProductionMenu DevelopmentKitchen ManagementCost ControlSales Forecasting
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all daily kitchen operations for bakery and pastry production
- Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to ensure consistent high quality output
- Plan, organize, and monitor production schedules to meet daily demand and catering orders
- Develop and innovate new bakery and dessert menu items aligning with brand standards
- Ensure excellent product quality, taste, and presentation at all times
- Manage kitchen inventory, raw materials, and supplier relations for stock accuracy and cost control
- Conduct sales forecasting to plan production efficiently and reduce waste
- Oversee management of food aggregator apps (Talabat, Deliveroo, etc.) ensuring accurate menu listings and order coordination
- Monitor performance reports and collaborate with management to boost sales and operational efficiency
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational discipline across all kitchen areas
- Participate in administrative duties, documentation, and kitchen performance reports
Requirements
- Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in a bakery, café, or hotel (UAE experience required)
- Strong knowledge of pastry and bakery production, recipe development, and modern culinary techniques
- Experience with kitchen management, cost control, and sales forecasting
- Familiarity with food delivery aggregator platforms and back end order management
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage inventory, reduce costs, and maintain high production standards
- Creativity, attention to detail, and passion for excellence
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead our bakery and pastry kitchen operations.
- The ideal candidate will be a strong leader capable of managing production, staff, quality, and profitability — while also contributing to menu innovation, cost efficiency, and sales growth across all channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all daily kitchen operations for bakery and pastry production.
- Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to ensure consistent high quality output.
- Plan, organize, and monitor production schedules to meet daily demand and catering orders.
- Develop and innovate new bakery and dessert menu items that align with brand standards and customer trends.
- Ensure excellent product quality, taste, and presentation at all times.
- Manage kitchen inventory, raw materials, and supplier relations to maintain stock accuracy and cost control.
- Conduct sales forecasting to plan production efficiently and reduce waste.
- Oversee the management of food aggregator apps (Talabat, Deliveroo, etc.) ensuring accurate menu listings, order coordination, and consistent product quality for online orders.
- Monitor performance reports and collaborate with management to boost sales and operational efficiency.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational discipline across all kitchen areas.
- Report equipment issues promptly and coordinate with maintenance as needed.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in a bakery, café, or hotel (UAE experience required).
- Strong knowledge of pastry and bakery production, recipe development, and modern culinary techniques.
- Experience with kitchen management, cost control, and sales forecasting.
- Familiarity with food delivery aggregator platforms and back end order management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage inventory, reduce costs, and maintain high production standards.
- Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for excellence.
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.
Compensation
- Pay: AED4,000.00 AED5,000.00 per month
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