Pastry Chef de Partie – Italian Restaurant (Dubai)

About the role

This full‑time, on‑site Pastry Chef de Partie role is based in Dubai within an Italian restaurant concept managed by Infini Concepts. You will be responsible for creating a range of Italian‑inspired pastries and desserts while maintaining the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and finish a variety of Italian‑style pastries and desserts following standardized recipes.
• Assist in menu development, mise‑en‑place, portioning, and plating.
• Coordinate daily with the head pastry chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food‑safety standards in line with UAE and international regulations.
• Monitor stock levels, ingredient freshness, and support inventory control and cost management.
• Train and mentor junior team members, uphold kitchen cleanliness, and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Pastry CDP or Demi CDP in a high‑quality restaurant, hotel, or patisserie.
• Relevant culinary or pastry qualification or certificate (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multicultural team and adapt to operational needs.
• Basic English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage.

Required skills

• Bakery and baking techniques.
• Italian/European‑style dessert preparation.
• Pastry cooking techniques for hot desserts.
• Food safety and hygiene standards.
• Dessert design, flavor pairing, and plating.