Executive Chef (Pastry and Chocolates) Not to be disclosed now

Posted on 2 Sep

Experience

10 - 16 Years

Monthly Salary

AED 15,000 - 25,000 ($4,051 - $6,751)

Education

Bachelor of Hotel Management(Hotel Management)

Nationality

Any Arab National, Indian, Nepali, Any European National

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Production Leadership Lead and manage daily chocolate and pastry production operations. Supervise, train, and mentor the kitchen team to ensure discipline, efficiency, and quality. Manage scheduling, workflow, and output to meet production targets. Technical Expertise Operate, maintain, and optimize SELMI chocolate machinery (enrobers, tempering, one-shot lines, etc.). Oversee bean-to-bar processing including roasting, grinding, conching, and refining. Ensure compliance with international food safety standards (ISO, HACCP, FSSC). Research & Development Create innovative chocolate products, pastries, and seasonal flavors. Develop limited editions, corporate gifting collections, and products for international markets. Experiment with textures, fillings, and flavor pairings to stay ahead of trends. Quality & Compliance Uphold premium quality standards across all product lines. Enforce hygiene, safety, and sanitation practices in line with UAE and export regulations. Monitor raw material usage, inventory, and wastage. Collaboration & Reporting Work with management, operations, and marketing teams to align production with brand vision. Report on production performance, team updates, and R&D progress. Support product launches, tastings, and client demonstrations when required.

Desired Candidate Profile

3–5 years’ experience as Senior Chef / Executive Pastry Chef / Head of Production in premium chocolate or pastry kitchens. Hands-on expertise with SELMI chocolate line and bean-to-bar processes. Strong background in chocolate innovation and pastry development. Proven leadership and team management skills. Knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC, and export-compliance standards. Culinary / pastry / chocolatier qualification preferred. Fluency in English; Arabic/other languages a plus.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

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Not to be disclosed now

IT’sHR – Connecting Bytes & Brains is a boutique consulting firm in the UAE that supports startups and small businesses with affordable and transparent solutions. We provide HR outsourcing, recruitment, PRO and visa services, along with IT-enabled workflow automation through PowerApps. Our goal is to deliver professional and tailored HR and IT services that help businesses focus on growth without the overhead of large in-house teams.

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