Café Pastry Chef / Baker

We are looking for a skilled, creative, and passionate Café Pastry Chef / Baker to join our café in Dubai.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in preparing fresh croissants, laminated pastries, and small café bites. The successful candidate must be capable of managing daily bakery production independently while maintaining consistent quality, taste, and presentation.

We are particularly interested in candidates with practical experience in croissant preparation and laminated dough techniques who are willing to contribute to the development of our café menu.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh croissants and other laminated pastries daily.
• Prepare Danish pastries, muffins, cookies, and other baked products.
• Prepare savoury pastries and small café bites.
• Prepare doughs, fillings, creams, and other bakery components from scratch.
• Manage dough preparation, fermentation, proofing, and baking.
• Develop simple, creative items suitable for the café menu.
• Maintain consistent product quality, taste, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Plan daily production according to expected demand.
• Monitor ingredient usage and minimize food wastage.
• Maintain proper food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety standards.
• Monitor ingredient stock and inform management when supplies need to be replenished.
• Keep the bakery and workstations clean, organized, and well maintained.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional bakery or pastry experience.
• Hands-on experience in preparing croissants and laminated dough is essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily bakery operations.
• Good understanding of baking temperatures, dough fermentation, proofing, and baking techniques.
• Experience preparing both sweet and savoury pastries is an advantage.
• Creativity and an interest in developing new café products.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Responsible, reliable, clean, and detail-oriented.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Salary and Benefits

• Monthly salary: AED 2,500–3,500, depending on experience and practical skills.
• Full-time, on-site position in Dubai.
• Opportunity to contribute to the menu development of the café.

Interview Process

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical baking trial, particularly involving croissants and laminated pastries, as part of the selection process.

Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED3,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person