CDP CHEF DE PARTIE – SOURDOUGH PIZZA & DOUGH

Role overview

Compensation and package

• Salary is AED 3,000–3,500 per month, inclusive of accommodation and transportation.
• Duty meals are not included. Employment, visa, and statutory benefits are subject to applicable UAE requirements and the agreed employment arrangement.
• The role offers product-development and operational training, with potential to continue beyond the initial pop-up.

Employment and schedule

• Employment is full-time, with one weekly day off.
• The preferred start is immediate or as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities

• Manage dough production, sourdough starter care, fermentation procedures, and production records.
• Scale ingredients, follow recipes, operate dough-production equipment, and prepare dough for service.
• Manage the pizza oven, organize mise en place and production schedules, and maintain consistent product quality.
• Lead the station and support junior kitchen team members during preparation and service.
• Maintain hygiene, food-safety, cleaning, and waste-control standards.
• Collaborate with the consultant and management on product development, training, and operating procedures.

Candidate requirements

• Proven professional pizza and dough-production experience, with strong knowledge of fermentation, proofing, and dough temperature.
• Experience with sourdough starter or natural fermentation; confidence in stretching, shaping, and oven management.
• Able to identify dough-quality issues, maintain accurate records, and lead an organized station.
• Reliable, positive, willing to learn, and comfortable in a small, developing team.
• Willing to relocate to or work in Al Ain; immediate or short-notice availability is preferred.

Selection process

• Shortlisted candidates will attend an interview and practical skills trial covering dough preparation, fermentation, shaping, oven work, station organization, and product quality.