Pastry Chef

About Bonza

Bonza is a Dubai-based brand creating premium chocolate, pastries, gifts and floral arrangements, made in our own factory in Dubai Investments Park (DIP). We care about quality, creativity and beautiful presentation, and we're building a small, talented team to grow with us.

The role

We're looking for a skilled, hands-on Pastry Chef with strong classical French technique. You'll produce Bonza's pastries from scratch, to a consistent premium standard, and help us develop new products for our seasonal and gift collections.

What you'll do

• Make macarons from scratch (French and Italian meringue methods), with consistent shells, feet and fillings
• Prepare choux pastry and finish éclairs, choux and profiteroles to a high-end standard
• Bake and assemble cakes from scratch: sponges, entremets, layer cakes and celebration cakes
• Laminate and assemble mille-feuille and puff pastry products
• Make all types of ganache: whipped, piped, set, glazing and flavoured ganaches
• Make all types of pastry cream and fillings: crème pâtissière, crème diplomate, crème mousseline, crème légère, chiboust, curds and mousses
• Prepare glazes, inserts, crémeux and decorations with a clean, premium finish
• Scale recipes and plan daily production; keep products consistent batch after batch
• Develop new seasonal products (Ramadan, Eid, Valentine's, Mother's Day, corporate gifting)
• Follow food safety and hygiene rules (HACCP and Dubai Municipality requirements) and keep the kitchen clean and organized

How to apply

Apply with your CV and photos of pastries you personally made, ideally including macarons, éclairs and a cake (Instagram links are welcome).

Your work must be your own. Please only share work you personally made. If you worked in a team, tell us clearly what your role was.

Our hiring process:

• CV and portfolio review
• Short interview
• Practical trial: shortlisted candidates will complete a paid trial in our kitchen, preparing macarons, choux/éclairs with a pastry cream, and a ganache from a short brief.
• Final decision and offer

• 4+ years of experience as a pastry chef (Demi Chef de Partie level or above) in a hotel, patisserie, bakery or pastry production kitchen
• Proven, hands-on skill in macarons, choux, éclairs, cakes, mille-feuille, ganaches and pastry creams, all made from scratch
• Solid understanding of pastry science: ratios, temperatures, emulsions and troubleshooting
• A culinary or pastry qualification is a strong plus
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety; a valid UAE food handler certificate / occupational health card is a strong plus (PIC certificate is a bonus)
• Organized, clean and consistent, able to work at production volume and through peak seasons
• A keen eye for premium presentation
• Based in the UAE, or able to relocate

• Monthly salary of AED 5,000 – 6,000 (all-inclusive), based on experience
• UAE employment visa and medical insurance
• Annual leave in line with UAE labour law
• A creative, growing brand where your work is seen and valued