Head Pastry Chef
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About the Role
Loqmah Gourmet seeks an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead pastry and chocolate production in Dubai. The role requires hands-on expertise in classic pastries, chocolate work, and dessert innovation, along with leadership and HACCP compliance.
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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
- 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
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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.
- 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
Pay
- AED 3,500.00 AED 4,500.00 per month
Work Location
- In person
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