PASTRY CHEF – INDIAN & TURKISH DESSERTS

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a creative and experienced Pastry Chef with strong knowledge of Indian and Turkish / Middle Eastern desserts to join our culinary team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and producing high-quality traditional and modern desserts while introducing creative presentation suitable for a restaurant and café environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a wide variety of Indian, Turkish and Middle Eastern desserts, pastries and baked products.

• Prepare Indian desserts such as Gulab Jamun, Rasmalai, Kulfi, Jalebi, Kheer, Gajar Halwa and other traditional sweets.

• Prepare Turkish and Middle Eastern desserts such as Baklava, Kunafa/Künefe, Turkish Delight, Turkish Rice Pudding and pistachio-based desserts.

• Develop modern fusion desserts combining Indian, Turkish, Middle Eastern and contemporary pastry techniques.

• Create new signature desserts suitable for restaurant service, café concepts and special events.

• Conduct recipe testing and continuously improve existing dessert recipes.

• Standardise recipes, preparation methods, portion sizes and presentation.

• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, appearance and presentation.

• Produce attractive plated desserts suitable for premium restaurant presentation and social media.

• Prepare desserts for daily restaurant operations, functions, catering and special events.

• Monitor ingredient quality and ensure proper storage, labelling and stock rotation.

• Control food costs, portion sizes and ingredient wastage.

• Maintain adequate inventory of pastry and dessert ingredients.

• Ensure pastry equipment, utensils and workstations are properly maintained.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and kitchen safety.

• Work closely with the Head Chef and Management on new dessert menu development and seasonal launches.

• Train and guide junior kitchen staff on pastry and dessert preparation when required.

• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in pastry, bakery or dessert production.

• Strong practical knowledge of Indian desserts and/or Turkish/Middle Eastern desserts.

• Candidates with experience in both Indian and Turkish/Middle Eastern desserts will be highly preferred.

• Good knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, chocolate, creams, sauces and dessert presentation.

• Experience in menu development and recipe creation is an advantage.

• Creative with a strong eye for modern dessert presentation.

• Able to maintain consistent quality in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

• Good understanding of food hygiene, food safety and kitchen sanitation.

• Able to work independently and as part of a multicultural culinary team.

• Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.

Key Skills

Pastry Preparation • Baking • Indian Desserts • Turkish Desserts • Middle Eastern Desserts • Kunafa • Baklava • Traditional Indian Sweets • Recipe Development • Menu Development • Dessert Plating • Food Presentation • Food Cost Control • Inventory Management • Food Safety & Hygiene • Quality Control • Culinary Skills