Executive Pastry Chef

Long Island Restaurant is looking for a talented and experienced Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef to join our culinary team.

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly skilled chef with strong experience in premium pastries, bakery items, desserts, plated desserts, breads, and menu development. The ideal candidate must have a background in high-end casual dining or fine dining and the ability to deliver consistent quality, presentation, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the pastry and bakery section.
• Create and develop premium desserts, pastries, breads, and bakery items.
• Maintain high standards of taste, presentation, quality, and consistency.
• Train and supervise pastry/bakery team members.
• Manage production planning, costing, waste control, and inventory.
• Ensure hygiene, food safety, and kitchen standards are followed at all times.
• Support seasonal menus, special events, and new product development.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in pastry and bakery.
• Experience in high-end casual dining or fine dining is a must.
• Strong knowledge of international pastry, bakery, and dessert techniques.
• Creative mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced premium restaurant environment.
• UAE/GCC experience is a plus.

Work Location: In person