Executive Pastry Chef

About Sadeem Cafe

Sadeem Cafe is a contemporary establishment focused on hospitality, offering premium baked products, desserts, and beverages in a warm and inviting atmosphere in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The café emphasizes creativity, consistency, and cooperative teamwork to ensure guests enjoy fresh ingredients and exceptional service.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting a diverse range of pastries, desserts, breads, and baked specialties that reflect the café's standards. Daily duties include menu planning, recipe innovation, overseeing pastry production, inventory management, and upholding food safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and design diverse pastry and dessert menus consistent with the café's concept.
• Create and develop innovative recipes for baked goods and dessert offerings.
• Supervise all aspects of pastry production to maintain quality and consistency.
• Manage stock levels, coordinate supply orders, and control costs.
• Ensure adherence to hygienic practices and food safety regulations.
• Lead, train, and motivate the pastry team while collaborating with kitchen and service staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry workstation.
• Work with management to develop seasonal menus, special event offerings, and respond to customer feedback.

Candidate Qualifications

• Strong expertise in baking breads, pastries, and desserts.
• Proficient culinary skills relevant to pastry preparation and food production.
• Experience in menu development and dessert presentation within café or restaurant settings.
• Good knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene, kitchen organization, inventory handling, and cost control.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership position in pastry, ideally in a café, bakery, or hotel environment.
• Ability to effectively train and manage pastry staff and collaborate with other kitchen personnel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, creativity, and dedication to consistent product quality in flavor and presentation.
• Possession of a culinary diploma or certification in pastry arts or related disciplines preferred.
• Available to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays as required.
• Effective English communication skills are essential; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.