Pastry Chef – TakaHisa, Dubai Full Time

Company Overview

TakaHisa is a distinguished luxury restaurant in Dubai celebrated for its commitment to craftsmanship, precision, and premium culinary artistry. The establishment offers an atmosphere where every course reflects discipline, elegance, and innovation. The pastry section plays an essential role in complementing the restaurant’s reputation by delivering desserts that are visually refined and technically flawless. The kitchen culture values creativity supported by structure, allowing chefs to develop signature items that enhance the overall guest experience.

Position Summary

The Pastry Chef will lead the dessert division and take full ownership of pastry production, menu planning, and presentation standards. This role is suited to a professional who combines advanced technical pastry knowledge with artistic vision. You will be expected to create contemporary plated desserts, pastries, and confections that align with fine dining expectations while maintaining consistency across daily service. The candidate must demonstrate leadership abilities, organizational strength, and a passion for delivering memorable sweet creations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a diverse selection of desserts such as layered and laminated pastries, artisan cakes, delicate custards, refined chocolate creations, and signature plated sweets.
• Conceptualize seasonal dessert menus in coordination with the senior culinary team.
• Ensure flavor balance, texture harmony, and elegant presentation in all items.
• Supervise junior pastry cooks and assistants, providing hands-on training and mentoring.
• Manage ingredient ordering, stock control, and proper storage of dairy, flour, fruits, and chocolate.
• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and sanitation practices within the pastry kitchen.
• Control portioning and minimize wastage to achieve cost efficiency.
• Oversee dessert pass during service and conduct quality checks before plates reach guests.
• Introduce new techniques and modern pastry trends to continually elevate offerings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in luxury restaurants or five-star hotel environments.
• Formal education in culinary arts or specialized pastry training preferred.
• Strong expertise in dough handling, baking science, and decorative finishing.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced service periods.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team mindset.
• Knowledge of food costing, inventory rotation, and staff scheduling.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary range AED 4,500 to AED 6,000 per month, depending on experience.
• Duty meals, medical insurance, annual leave, and performance incentives.
• Opportunity for international exposure and long-term career development.

Why Join

This position provides a rare platform to showcase pastry talent in a globally vibrant dining destination. If you are dedicated to treating desserts as an art form and wish to lead a professional pastry operation in Dubai, TakaHisa welcomes your expertise and creative energy.