General Accountant

French Pastry Chef – Head of the Pastry Department

Location

Bakery and Pastry Laboratory – Full-time

Job Objective

To lead and manage the French pastry laboratory with high professionalism, through developing distinctive recipes, training the team, and ensuring the production of large quantities with consistent quality, in accordance with the highest global standards in pastry production.

Duties and Responsibilities
•Prepare and implement original French pastry recipes (such as: éclair, macaroon, tart, mousse, croissant, and others).
•Write and document recipes professionally to ensure compliance and standardized quality.
•Train and develop the team on French pastry techniques and modern preparation methods.
•Manage daily production operations and ensure achieving the required quantities with high quality.
•Supervise the laboratory's organization and cleanliness, and comply with food safety standards (HACCP).
•Monitor inventory and raw materials, and place purchasing orders in an organized manner.
•Quality control and tasting products periodically to ensure flavor and texture consistency.
•Innovate new varieties regularly to suit the market and customers.
•Collaborate with management in developing new production lines for restaurants, cafes, and major clients.
•Lead the team, distribute tasks, and supervise performance for maximum productivity.

Requirements and Qualifications
•Specialized certificate in Culinary Arts/Pastry (preferably from reputable international academies).
•Practical experience of at least 5 years as a professional French pastry chef (preferably previous experience as a head of department or in a production laboratory).
•High skill in preparing French pastries with world-class quality.
•Experience in managing large-scale production while maintaining quality consistency.
•Team training and leadership skills.
•Excellent knowledge of health and food safety standards.
•Ability to innovate and continuously develop.

Core Skills
•Proficiency in classic and modern French pastry techniques.
•Team management and guidance skills.
•High precision in measurements and execution.
•Planning, organization, and attention to detail.
•Creativity in developing new products.

Benefits
•Attractive salary commensurate with experience.
•Professional work environment and equipped laboratory.
•Opportunity for development, innovation, and building a distinctive brand.
•Team training and making a long-term impact on skill development.

• Provide guidance to managers on policies and procedures for optimal staff experiences.
• Manage employee relations issues, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Maintain absence monitoring and online personnel systems.
• Ensure recruitment and selection processes adhere to company guidelines.
• Assist in departmental training and organize social events for team members.
• Promote staff benefits and handle team member inquiries.

• Previous experience in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• A positive attitude and commitment to customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of hospitality and employment law.
• Proficiency in IT systems.