Seeking a highly creative and skilled Pastry Chef to join our small yet expanding team. The ideal candidate has a deep passion for culinary arts, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to produce a wide variety of delectable desserts and baked goods for a health and wellness restaurant. As our Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for creating innovative recipes, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, create, and present a diverse menu of desserts, pastries, and baked goods, including cakes, tarts, and specialty breads with a health concept in mind
• Design and test new recipes for seasonal menus, ensuring creativity and consistency in taste and appearance.
• Monitor inventory of baking ingredients and equipment, placing orders within budget to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food safety standards, maintaining a clean and organized workstation.
• Decorate and present pastries to achieve a beautiful and artistic presentation.
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
• Liaise with clients for special events and custom-made desserts, such as wedding and birthday cakes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and techniques in pastry arts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, baker, or a similar role in a [relevant environment, e.g., hotel, restaurant, or bakery].
• Formal training in culinary arts, pastry-making, or a related field is preferred.
• Creative and innovative approach to developing new desserts and recipes.
• Exceptional attention to detail in presentation, flavor, and texture.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation.
• Flexibility to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (e.g., gluten-free, sugarless) is a plus.

To applyPlease send your resume and a cover letter to [romie@menagerieeatery.com]. We encourage you to include a portfolio of your work to showcase your skills and creativity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED4,700.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Have the abilty to create and produce pastry for a health concept. Gluten, vegan, suger free desserts and pastries.

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• Pastry, baking, concept creation: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

• Develop, create, and present a diverse menu of desserts, pastries, and baked goods, including cakes, tarts, and specialty breads with a health concept in mind
• Design and test new recipes for seasonal menus, ensuring creativity and consistency in taste and appearance.
• Monitor inventory of baking ingredients and equipment, placing orders within budget to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food safety standards, maintaining a clean and organized workstation.
• Decorate and present pastries to achieve a beautiful and artistic presentation.
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
• Liaise with clients for special events and custom-made desserts, such as wedding and birthday cakes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and techniques in pastry arts