Pastry Chef

About The Cravery

The Cravery is a new delivery-only dessert brand in Abu Dhabi, built around tarts, cheesecakes, cakes and pavlovas made to travel well and arrive looking beautiful. We work from a dedicated pastry kitchen and are building a small, skilled team for launch.

Role overview

We are hiring a Pastry Chef to produce our launch menu to a consistent, premium standard and help develop new recipes as the brand grows.

Key responsibilities

Production

• Prepare and finish tarts, cheesecakes, cakes and pavlovas to standard recipes and specifications, including multi-layer builds.
• Plan daily production against forecast orders so every item is fresh at dispatch.
• Make components from scratch: pastry, sponges, creams, curds, meringue, glazes and garnishes.

Quality and presentation

• Hold every product to The Cravery's look: consistent portioning, clean finishing and on-brand decoration.
• Package desserts so they survive delivery and arrive intact, chilled and photo-ready.
• Taste and check each batch; flag and fix anything below standard before it leaves the kitchen.

Recipe development

• Work with the Founder and Consulting Chef to test, refine and scale new recipes and seasonal specials.
• Write clear recipe cards with weights, methods, layer specs and shelf life.

Kitchen operations

• Follow Abu Dhabi food safety rules and HACCP principles: labelling, date coding, temperature logs and allergen control.
• Manage stock rotation, receive deliveries and raise ingredient orders.
• Keep a compact kitchen clean, organised and efficient, including equipment care.
• Support content days, such as preparing product for photography.

Requirements

• 3+ years as a pastry chef or pastry commis in a hotel, patisserie or premium restaurant.
• Strong classical pastry foundations: laminated and sweet doughs, sponges, mousses, custards, meringue and tempered chocolate.
• Proven ability to produce at volume while keeping finish and consistency high.
• Valid food safety certification accepted in Abu Dhabi (e.g., PIC or equivalent), or willingness to obtain it before starting.
• Organised and self-directed; comfortable in a small team without a large brigade around you.
• Good working English; written recipe and log-keeping skills.
• Eligible to work in the UAE.

Nice to have

• Experience in a delivery, cloud-kitchen or start-up setting.
• Formal pastry training (culinary school or diploma).
• Knowledge of regional tastes and ingredients, such as rose, saffron, pistachio and dates.
• Food styling or photography experience.
• Arabic language skills.

What we offer and how to apply

• A founding role in a new brand, with real input into the menu and how the kitchen runs.
• Mentorship from an experienced Consulting Chef.
• A brand-new, purpose-equipped pastry kitchen.
• Room to grow as The Cravery expands.

To apply, email your CV and photos of your recent work to [email protected] with "Pastry Chef" in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a practical trial in our kitchen.

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person