Head Pastry Chef
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BAKERIST, a French-European bistro and bakery concept in Dubai, is hiring a Head Pastry Chef to take full ownership of its pastry operation.
This is a hands-on leadership position covering pastry production, team management, production planning, quality control, and creativity.
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Role overview
BAKERIST, a French-European bistro and bakery concept in Dubai, is hiring a Head Pastry Chef to take full ownership of its pastry operation.
This is a hands-on leadership position covering pastry production, team management, production planning, quality control, and creativity.
Requirements
- Strong professional experience in pastry, bakery, or premium restaurant operations.
- Previous experience as a Head Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef, or senior pastry professional ready to take department responsibility.
- Excellent knowledge of French and European pastries, cakes, desserts, viennoiserie, creams, and modern pastry techniques.
- Strong leadership and ability to manage, train, and develop a pastry team.
- Excellent understanding of production planning, recipes, portion control, and consistency.
- Knowledge of food costing, inventory, ordering, wastage control, and stock management.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and UAE food safety standards.
- Good English communication skills.
- Creative, organized, flexible, and highly detail-oriented.
- At least three years of pastry chef experience is required. UAE experience and immediate availability are preferred.
Key responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for the pastry department and daily production.
- Lead, organize, train, and develop the pastry team.
- Ensure every product meets standards for taste, appearance, portion, and consistency.
- Plan daily production according to restaurant requirements and expected business levels.
- Develop and improve pastries, desserts, seasonal specials, and new menu items.
- Maintain recipes, specifications, and proper production procedures.
- Control food costs, stock levels, ordering, and wastage.
- Maintain excellent hygiene, organization, and food safety standards.
- Coordinate with the Executive Chef, kitchen, operations, and management teams.
- Ensure the pastry department operates efficiently during high-volume production and busy restaurant service.
Workplace and employment
- The position is full-time and requires in-person work in Dubai, UAE.
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