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Head Pastry Chef (Le Café LPM)

La Petite Maison (LPM)
Dubai, UAE
Fulltime
Senior
2 months ago
Culinary ArtsMenu PlanningFood CostingHygiene and SafetyKitchen ManagementGourmet Cooking
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Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and visionary

Head Pastry Chef

to lead the pastry and bakery operations of

Le Café LPM

.

This role is fundamental in shaping the identity of the concept through exceptional craftsmanship, precision, and innovation.

We are looking for a leader who combines technical mastery with operational discipline and a refined creative vision.

The Role

As our Head Pastry Chef, you will oversee all pastry and bakery production, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with the Le Café LPM brand standards.

You will lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and contribute strategically to menu development, product innovation, and cost control.

Your leadership will directly influence guest satisfaction and commercial performance.

Professional Experience

  • Minimum 5–8 years of professional pastry experience, including at least 2–3 years in a leadership role within a premium patisserie, fine dining restaurant, or upscale café concept.
  • Proven expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie, and baked goods, with strong attention to flavour balance, texture, and presentation.
  • Experience managing production planning in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Leadership & Team Development

  • You lead and mentor your team with clarity, structure, and high performance standards.
  • You are confident in training, scheduling, and developing junior chefs while fostering a collaborative and disciplined kitchen culture.
  • You maintain composure and authority during peak production periods.

Menu Development & Brand Alignment

  • You contribute to the creation and evolution of refined pastry and bakery menus aligned with the Le Café LPM identity.
  • You collaborate closely with senior culinary leadership on tastings, seasonal launches, and product innovation.
  • You stay informed of international pastry trends and apply them thoughtfully to enhance the concept.

Operational & Financial Acumen

  • You actively manage food cost, portion control, and waste reduction to optimise profitability.
  • You oversee inventory, supplier coordination, and purchasing to maintain ingredient quality and operational efficiency.
  • You ensure production schedules are organised, structured, and aligned with daily business needs.

Quality & Compliance

  • You maintain meticulous attention to detail across flavour, texture, and visual presentation.
  • You enforce strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and local regulatory standards at all times.
  • You ensure the pastry section consistently meets brand and operational expectations.

What We Offer

🏠 Shared accommodation provided for 3 months if relocating from outside the UAE.

✨ Staff discounts at LPM Restaurants and sister companies.

🍽️ Duty meals during your shift.

🗓️ 2 days off per week + 22 days annual leave + public holidays.

🏥 Comprehensive medical insurance.

✈️ Annual return ticket to your home destination.

📈 A leadership role within an expanding international concept, with opportunities for future mobility and growth.

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