Posted Oct 16, 2026 43 views
We are looking for a highly skilled and creative Executive Pastry Chef to join a premium hospitality and food service establishment in Lahore, Pakistan. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in artisan breads, sourdough, croissants, premium pastries, cakes, and desserts, along with proven experience managing pastry kitchen operations. This role requires overseeing pastry production, maintaining exceptional quality and presentation standards, ensuring operational efficiency, and delivering consistent results in a professional kitchen environment. Candidates must have previous work experience in the UAE or other GCC countries.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and supervise the production of premium pastries, cakes, desserts, croissants, and artisan breads.
- Produce authentic sourdough bread by maintaining starters and applying proper fermentation, proofing, and baking techniques.
- Prepare croissants and laminated pastry products using professional lamination methods.
- Develop and adhere to standardized recipes to ensure consistent taste, texture, and presentation.
- Ensure accurate ingredient measurements, portion control, and adherence to product specifications.
- Oversee daily pastry preparation, baking, decorating, and finishing processes.
- Create attractive dessert presentations and introduce innovative pastry products.
- Coordinate daily pastry kitchen operations and production schedules.
- Maintain consistent product quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
- Monitor ingredient inventory, storage conditions, stock rotation, and minimize wastage.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Maintain proper handling and use of bakery equipment.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely production.
- Sustain productivity and quality during busy service periods.
Required Qualifications
- Proven professional experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef.
- Previous working experience in the UAE or GCC countries is mandatory.
- Strong hands-on expertise in artisan breads and sourdough production.
- Excellent knowledge of croissant preparation, dough lamination, and proofing techniques.
- Professional experience in preparing pastries, cakes, desserts, and other bakery products.
- Skilled in baking, decorating, finishing, and presentation.
- Ability to oversee daily pastry production and coordinate kitchen operations effectively.
- Good understanding of ingredient management, portion control, and waste reduction.
- Knowledge of professional kitchen hygiene and food safety procedures.
- Strong organizational skills, creativity, attention to detail, and time management.
- Ability to maintain quality and perform efficiently under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in premium hotels, luxury restaurants, artisan bakeries, or high-end pastry operations.
- Ability to develop new bakery and dessert menu items.
- Experience in coordinating pastry kitchen teams.
- Strong understanding of international bakery and pastry standards.
Salary and Benefits
The monthly salary for this position ranges from PKR 230,000 to 280,000 (approximately AED 4,000). Additional benefits include transportation, accommodation, medical insurance, and an annual flight ticket as applicable. Final employment terms and benefit eligibility will be confirmed by the employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an updated CV, details of previous UAE/GCC employment, a portfolio or photographs of pastry and bakery products, and samples of sourdough, croissant, and artisan bread work if available. Please also include current and expected salary, notice period, and availability.
This opportunity is offered through a reputable recruitment consultancy specializing in hospitality and food service placements.
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