Chef De Partie

Job Description – Chef de Partie (Pastry & Chocolate) Company: Fouz Chocolate Factory LLC Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Position: Chef de Partie – Pastry & Chocolate Department: Production / Pastry & Chocolate Job Summary Fouz Chocolate Factory is looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie – Pastry & Chocolate to join our production team. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in premium pastry, cakes, chocolate production, and finishing techniques. The role requires excellent attention to detail, consistency, hygiene, organization, and the ability to maintain high-quality standards during both regular production and high-volume seasonal periods. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and produce premium cakes, pastries, desserts, chocolates, pralines, ganaches, fillings, and other confectionery products according to approved recipes and standards. • Perform chocolate tempering, moulding, filling, enrobing, decorating, and finishing with consistent results. • Prepare cake components including sponges, creams, mousses, ganaches, glazes, fillings, and decorations. • Ensure every product follows the company's required taste, texture, appearance, portion size, and presentation standards. • Follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency between production batches. • Organize daily mise en place and complete assigned production according to the production schedule. • Support the Head Chef with new product development, recipe testing, seasonal collections, and product improvements. • Monitor ingredient quality and report any issues with raw materials immediately. • Maintain proper storage, labeling, FIFO/FEFO procedures, temperature control, and stock rotation. • Minimize production waste and use ingredients efficiently while maintaining quality. • Maintain excellent hygiene and food-safety standards throughout the production area. • Properly clean and maintain pastry and chocolate equipment, moulds, tools, and workstations. • Assist in monitoring stock levels and communicate ingredient requirements before shortages occur. • Guide and supervise Commis Chefs and junior production staff when required. • Work efficiently during high-volume periods including Ramadan, Eid, UAE National Day, corporate orders, and seasonal gifting periods. • Follow company SOPs, food-safety requirements, and Abu Dhabi food-control regulations. Required Skills & Experience • Minimum 2–4 years of professional pastry and/or chocolate experience, preferably in a premium chocolate shop, pastry kitchen, luxury hotel, bakery, or high-end dessert production environment. • Strong knowledge of chocolate tempering and crystallization. • Experience with chocolate moulding, pralines, ganaches, fillings, and chocolate decorations. • Good knowledge of modern pastry and cake production. • Ability to understand and follow standardized recipes accurately. • Strong finishing and presentation skills. • Understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen control, and proper storage procedures. • Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet production deadlines. • Good organizational and teamwork skills. • Experience using professional chocolate and pastry equipment is an advantage. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is: Quality-focused – Does not compromise on product standards. Consistent – Can reproduce the same product accurately every day. Detail-oriented – Pays attention to finishing, weight, texture, and presentation. Organized – Maintains a clean workstation and properly planned mise en place. Responsible – Takes ownership of assigned production. Team-oriented – Works effectively with the Head Chef, CDPs, Commis Chefs, and other production staff. Creative – Interested in developing modern pastry and premium chocolate products. Performance Expectations Success in this position will be measured through: • Product quality and consistency • Accuracy in following recipes • Production efficiency and timely completion • Chocolate tempering and finishing quality • Waste control • Hygiene and food-safety compliance • Organization of the workstation • Teamwork and reliability • Ability to handle seasonal and high-volume production Reporting To: Head Chef / Pastry & Chocolate Production Head Show more Show less

Minimum 2–4 years of professional pastry and/or chocolate experience, preferably in a premium chocolate shop, pastry kitchen, luxury hotel, bakery, or high-end dessert production environment. Strong knowledge of chocolate tempering and crystallization. Experience with chocolate moulding, pralines, ganaches, fillings, and chocolate decorations. Good knowledge of modern pastry and cake production. Ability to understand and follow standardized recipes accurately. Strong finishing and presentation skills. Understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen control, and proper storage procedures. Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet production deadlines. Good organizational and teamwork skills. Experience using professional chocolate and pastry equipment is an advantage.

Prepare and produce premium cakes, pastries, desserts, chocolates, pralines, ganaches, fillings, and other confectionery products according to approved recipes and standards. Perform chocolate tempering, moulding, filling, enrobing, decorating, and finishing with consistent results. Prepare cake components including sponges, creams, mousses, ganaches, glazes, fillings, and decorations. Ensure every product follows the company's required taste, texture, appearance, portion size, and presentation standards. Follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency between production batches. Organize daily mise en place and complete assigned production according to the production schedule. Support the Head Chef with new product development, recipe testing, seasonal collections, and product improvements. Monitor ingredient quality and report any issues with raw materials immediately. Maintain proper storage, labeling, FIFO/FEFO procedures, temperature control, and stock rotation. Minimize production waste and use ingredients efficiently while maintaining quality. Maintain excellent hygiene and food-safety standards throughout the production area. Properly clean and maintain pastry and chocolate equipment, moulds, tools, and workstations. Assist in monitoring stock levels and communicate ingredient requirements before shortages occur. Guide and supervise Commis Chefs and junior production staff when required. Work efficiently during high-volume periods including Ramadan, Eid, UAE National Day, corporate orders, and seasonal gifting periods. Follow company SOPs, food-safety requirements, and Abu Dhabi food-control regulations.