Pastry Chef

About the role

Sugar & Spice Bakery, a Kuwait-based bakery and café founded in 1992, is hiring a full-time, on-site Pastry Chef. The chef prepares, bakes and finishes a wide range of pastries, desserts and baked goods to established quality and presentation standards, while supporting the café and catering needs of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Mix doughs and batters, prepare fillings and toppings, and monitor baking processes
• Maintain consistency in taste and appearance of all products
• Organize production schedules and manage ingredient inventory
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to meet café and catering requirements
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards
• Contribute to menu development and support continuous improvement in bakery operations

Required profile

• Experience in a professional bakery, patisserie or café is highly beneficial
• Formal culinary or pastry training, or equivalent practical experience, is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, manage time and coordinate with a team
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and peak seasons

Required skills

• Bakery and baking skills for a range of pastries and desserts
• Food preparation and cooking skills
• Culinary skills ensuring quality, taste and presentation
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and kitchen best practices