C2i - Chef De Party- Pastry - Dhaba Kitchen Abu Dhabi

About Dhaba Dhaba began by the warmth of Chef Enayatullah Safi's grandmother's tandoor in Afghanistan. His journey carried him through the streets of India, which gave Dhaba its soul, and into the kitchens of Copenhagen, where he learned precision and respect for every ingredient. Now, in Abu Dhabi, all of those chapters come together at one table. Every meal deserves a memorable ending. We are looking for a creative Pastry Chef de Partie to join our pre-opening team and bring Indian sweet traditions to the table with modern finesse. The Role Reporting to the Sous Chef and Head Chef, you will lead the dessert section, preparing and presenting every plated dessert, pastry and baked item to Dhaba's standards of quality, consistency and presentation. Key responsibilities: • Prepare all desserts, pastries and baked goods to Dhaba recipes and portion standards • Lead daily mise en place so the section is ready for every service • Plate and decorate desserts with precision and creativity • Contribute to new dessert recipes and seasonal specials • Train and supervise commis and junior pastry team members • Monitor stock, freshness and storage of ingredients, reporting needs to the Sous Chef • Follow HACCP and food safety standards, keeping the station clean and organised • Operate kitchen and bakery equipment safely • Support other sections during peak service when needed What You Bring • 2–3 years' experience in a pastry or dessert section, as a Demi Chef de Partie, Commis or Line Cook • Strong baking, dessert preparation and plating skills • Knowledge of Indian desserts is a strong advantage • Culinary or pastry qualification preferred • Creativity, precision and attention to detail • Understanding of portioning, inventory and ingredient storage • Calm under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen • A team player with good communication skills • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays How to Apply Apply directly through LinkedIn Easy Apply. Please include your current position, notice period and salary expectations in your application. Show more Show less

2–3 years' experience in a pastry or dessert section, as a Demi Chef de Partie, Commis or Line Cook

Prepare all desserts, pastries and baked goods to Dhaba recipes and portion standards; Lead daily mise en place so the section is ready for every service; Plate and decorate desserts with precision and creativity; Contribute to new dessert recipes and seasonal specials; Train and supervise commis and junior pastry team members; Monitor stock, freshness and storage of ingredients, reporting needs to the Sous Chef; Follow HACCP and food safety standards, keeping the station clean and organised; Operate kitchen and bakery equipment safely; Support other sections during peak service when needed