Bakerist hiring Chef at Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Location: Multiple Branches
Industry: European Restaurant, Café & Bakery

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Head of Bakery to lead, manage, and innovate our bakery operations across multiple branches. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical baking expertise, team leadership, and a strong sense of creativity to ensure consistent product excellence and smooth daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise bakery teams across multiple branches 

• Maintain exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation of all baked goods

• Develop new and seasonal recipes for breads, viennoiseries, cakes, and pastries

• Ensure adherence to hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness standards at all locations

• Optimize production schedules and workflow to meet daily demand efficiently

• Oversee ingredient sourcing, inventory control, and cost management

• Collaborate with café and kitchen teams to align food offerings and service flow

• Conduct regular product tastings, quality checks, and staff training sessions

• Handle customer and internal feedback to improve product and process continuously

• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and developing bakery team members

• Implement systems to reduce waste, improve yield, and maintain profitability

• Work closely with senior management on seasonal product planning, displays, and promotions

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a bakery or production kitchen, preferably within the UAE

• Strong knowledge of artisan breads, viennoiserie, patisserie, and modern baking techniques

• Experience in recipe development, scaling production, and display presentation

• Knowledge of bakery equipment, dough fermentation, and food safety regulations

• Strong team leadership, planning, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple locations with consistent standards

• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and committed to delivering premium bakery experiences

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight production timelines

If you're a creative and experienced bakery professional ready to drive excellence across a growing multi-branch concept, we would love to connect with you!