Job Description – Chef de Partie (Pastry & Chocolate)
Company: Fouz Chocolate Factory LLC
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position: Chef de Partie – Pastry & Chocolate
Department: Production / Pastry & Chocolate
Job SummaryFouz Chocolate Factory is looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie – Pastry & Chocolate to join our production team.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in premium pastry, cakes, chocolate production, and finishing techniques. The role requires excellent attention to detail, consistency, hygiene, organization, and the ability to maintain high-quality standards during both regular production and high-volume seasonal periods.
Key Responsibilities Prepare and produce premium cakes, pastries, desserts, chocolates, pralines, ganaches, fillings, and other confectionery products according to approved recipes and standards. * Perform chocolate tempering, moulding, filling, enrobing, decorating, and finishing with consistent results. * Prepare cake components including sponges, creams, mousses, ganaches, glazes, fillings, and decorations. * Ensure every product follows the company's required taste, texture, appearance, portion size, and presentation standards. * Follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency between production batches. * Organize daily mise en place and complete assigned production according to the production schedule. * Support the Head Chef with new product development, recipe testing, seasonal collections, and product improvements. * Monitor ingredient quality and report any issues with raw materials immediately. * Maintain proper storage, labeling, FIFO/FEFO procedures, temperature control, and stock rotation. * Minimize production waste and use ingredients efficiently while maintaining quality. * Maintain excellent hygiene and food-safety standards throughout the production area. * Properly clean and maintain pastry and chocolate equipment, moulds, tools, and workstations. * Assist in monitoring stock levels and communicate ingredient requirements before shortages occur. * Guide and supervise Commis Chefs and junior production staff when required. * Work efficiently during high-volume periods including Ramadan, Eid, UAE National Day, corporate orders, and seasonal gifting periods*. * Follow company SOPs, food-safety requirements, and Abu Dhabi food-control regulations.
Required Skills & Experience Minimum 2–4 years of professional pastry and/or chocolate experience, preferably in a premium chocolate shop, pastry kitchen, luxury hotel, bakery, or high-end dessert production environment. * Strong knowledge of chocolate tempering and crystallization*. * Experience with chocolate moulding, pralines, ganaches, fillings, and chocolate decorations. * Good knowledge of modern pastry and cake production. * Ability to understand and follow standardized recipes accurately. * Strong finishing and presentation skills. * Understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen control, and proper storage procedures. * Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet production deadlines. * Good organizational and teamwork skills. * Experience using professional chocolate and pastry equipment is an advantage.
Candidate ProfileWe are looking for someone who is:
Quality-focused – Does not compromise on product standards.
Consistent – Can reproduce the same product accurately every day.
Detail-oriented – Pays attention to finishing, weight, texture, and presentation.
Organized – Maintains a clean workstation and properly planned mise en place.
Responsible – Takes ownership of assigned production.
Team-oriented – Works effectively with the Head Chef, CDPs, Commis Chefs, and other production staff.
Creative – Interested in developing modern pastry and premium chocolate products.
Performance ExpectationsSuccess in this position will be measured through:
Reporting To: Head Chef / Pastry & Chocolate Production Head
