Full job description

La Vue Restaurant LLC is looking for a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie (CDP) – Bakery & Pastry to join our professional kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality bakery and pastry products while maintaining consistency, presentation, hygiene, and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a variety of bread, viennoiserie, pastries, desserts, and bakery products according to established recipes and standards.
• Prepare products such as croissants, Danish pastries, sourdough, breads, tarts, cakes, cookies, and other pastry items as required.
• Ensure all products are prepared with consistent quality, taste, texture, portion size, and presentation.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and standardized procedures accurately.
• Assist with daily bakery and pastry production according to business requirements and sales forecasts.
• Maintain proper stock rotation using FIFO principles and minimize food waste.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before production.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery and pastry section at all times.
• Follow HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and Dubai Municipality requirements.
• Properly operate and maintain bakery and pastry equipment.
• Monitor proofing, fermentation, baking temperatures, cooling, storage, and finishing processes.
• Coordinate with the Pastry Chef, Head Chef, and other kitchen team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support new product development and seasonal menu items when required.
• Assist with receiving, checking, and storing bakery and pastry ingredients.
• Report any equipment, ingredient, quality, or production issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Ensure all products are properly labelled, dated, stored, and handled.
• Train and support junior kitchen team members when required.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to bakery and pastry operations as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie – Bakery & Pastry or similar role.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant bakery/pastry kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bakery and pastry production techniques.
• Experience with croissants, Danish pastries, sourdough, breads, tarts, cakes, and other pastry products is an advantage.
• Good understanding of dough preparation, fermentation, proofing, baking, and finishing techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced professional kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required by the business.
• Candidates currently in the UAE are preferred.
• Work Location: In person