Pastry Chef – Coucou Dubai Full Time

Coucou Dubai is a luxury French-inspired restaurant and café known for its elegant ambiance, exquisite flavors, and beautifully crafted desserts. We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Pastry Chef to join our creative kitchen team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a refined sense of taste, a strong understanding of French pastry techniques, and the ability to create innovative desserts that reflect the brand’s sophistication and charm.

Job Description:

As a Pastry Chef at Coucou Dubai, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods that meet the highest standards of taste and presentation. You will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to design new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and modern plating styles that captivate guests. Your attention to detail, creativity, and leadership will play a key role in delivering a world-class dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and decorate pastries, cakes, and desserts with precision and creativity.
• Develop new pastry recipes and seasonal dessert menus aligned with Coucou’s French culinary style.
• Supervise pastry kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and food safety compliance.
• Train and guide junior pastry staff to maintain consistency and quality across all products.
• Manage ingredient inventory and monitor production costs to meet operational budgets.
• Ensure all desserts are presented beautifully and served on time during restaurant service hours.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a fine dining restaurant or boutique café.
• Diploma or professional certification in Pastry or Culinary Arts.
• Strong knowledge of French pastry techniques, chocolate work, and plated dessert presentation.
• Excellent time management, organization, and leadership skills.
• A creative mindset with the ability to innovate and adapt to current dessert trends.

Why Join Coucou Dubai:

At Coucou Dubai, you’ll be part of a brand that celebrates artistry, luxury, and passion for food. We offer a vibrant, supportive environment where your creativity can flourish and your talent will be recognized. If you have the skill and imagination to create memorable desserts, we invite you to join our team and elevate the pastry experience in Dubai.