Job Description & Requirements:

PASTRY CHEF/CHEF DE PARTIE/ DCDP – PASTRY & BAKERY

Kuwait | Restaurant / Bakery / Hospitality

**Position:** Chef de Partie – Pastry & Bakery
**Location:** Kuwait
**Industry:** Restaurant / Bakery / Hospitality

### Job Responsibilities

* Manage the daily operations of the assigned **Pastry & Bakery section**.
* Prepare and produce a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, and bakery products according to recipes and quality standards.
* Prepare mise en place and ensure all ingredients are properly measured and ready for production.
* Operate ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
* Ensure proper baking temperatures, cooking times, proofing, and product consistency.
* Prepare and finish pastries, cakes, desserts, and other products with good presentation.
* Maintain consistent quality, taste, texture, portion size, and appearance.
* Supervise and guide Demi CDPs, Commis Chefs, and other junior staff in the section.
* Monitor ingredient requirements and inform the Chef/Sous Chef of shortages.
* Maintain proper stock rotation and minimize ingredient and product wastage.
* Ensure all food products are stored correctly and according to food safety standards.
* Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the pastry/bakery workstation, equipment, and storage areas.
* Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures.
* Coordinate with the kitchen and service teams to ensure products are prepared and delivered on time.
* Assist with new product development, seasonal items, and special orders when required.

### Candidate Requirements

* Proven experience as a **Chef de Partie – Pastry & Bakery** or similar position in a professional restaurant, hotel, bakery, café, or catering operation.
* Strong knowledge of pastry and bakery preparation techniques.
* Good knowledge of bread, pastries, cakes, desserts, creams, fillings, and basic decoration techniques.
* Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistent quality.
* Good knowledge of oven operation, proofing, mixing, and baking processes.
* Ability to manage an assigned section independently.
* Experience supervising junior pastry/bakery staff.
* Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
* Good teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

### Preferred Skills

☑ Bread & bakery production
☑ Pastry preparation
☑ Cakes & desserts
☑ Creams & fillings
☑ Basic cake decoration
☑ Dough preparation & proofing
☑ Oven operation
☑ Mise en place
☑ Section management
☑ Food safety & hygiene
☑ Stock & wastage control

**Salary & Benefits:** As per the client’s recruitment demand.

**Selection Process:**
CV → Screening → Client Interview → Selection → Offer → Medical → Visa → Stamping → Ticket → Travel