ARABIC PASTRY CHEF

About the role

The Arabic Pastry Chef manages all day-to-day operations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen, preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, and bread following Arabic traditional and modern recipes. The role involves producing artisan breads, rolls, muffins, laminated Danish, croissants, doughnuts, and creating new ideas and items for the Pastry Kitchen.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following Arabic traditional and modern recipes
• Produce all baked goods including artisan breads and rolls, muffins, laminated Danish, laminated croissants and doughnuts
• Develop, design, or create new ideas and items for Pastry Kitchen
• Pair recommended Arabic desserts with appropriate hot/cold drinks, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, fruit punch etc.
• Create new and exciting Arabic sweet and desserts to renew restaurant menus and engage the interest of customers
• Create and prepare desserts in accordance with the existent Arabic menus
• Create cheese plateaus to complement a meal
• Create baked goods for specific diets (gluten free, sugar free, diabetes-friendly)
• Decorate pastries and desserts using different types of icings, toppings etc. and ensure the food presentation will be beautiful and exciting
• Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation

About you

• Able to recognize superior quality products, presentations and flavors
• Possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with co-workers efficiently and effectively
• Able to maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Knowledge about pastry ingredients and ability to train local chefs