Senior CDP Pastry

Job Description

Company Description

Their passion for creating memorable occasions drives everything they do, with a special emphasis on creativity and experience.

Job Overview:

This is a critical production role that requires creativity, consistency, and an ability to manage volume while maintaining luxury-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and participate in the preparation, baking, and presentation of all pastry and dessert items.
• Ensure consistent quality and production efficiency in line with brand standards.
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef to develop new seasonal menus, products, and pastry lines.
• Maintain the highest hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP).
• Train and guide junior pastry staff, ensuring high team morale and productivity.
• Coordinate with the logistics and dispatch teams to ensure timely delivery to all outlets.
• Monitor stock levels of pastry ingredients and supplies; assist in inventory and ordering.
• Ensure recipe cards, portion controls, and production schedules are followed precisely.
• Assist in cost control by minimizing waste and optimizing production efficiency.
• Innovate and propose modern pastry techniques suited for central kitchen scale production.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a high-volume pastry kitchen
• Experience in fine-dining restaurant/Hotels, dessert production is essential.
• Diploma or degree in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or relevant certification.
• Expertise in laminated doughs, entremets, viennoiserie, tartlets, and modern plated desserts.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of modern equipment and techniques in pastry production.
• Flexible with schedule; ability to work under pressure.

Preferred Attributes:

• Knowledge of UAE food safety regulations (Dubai Municipality).
• Passion for innovation and staying updated with international pastry trends.