Noor Hamed
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Pastry chef by craft, kitchen team player by nature. Experienced in high-pressure restaurant environments, from pre-opening teams to Michelin fine dining service. Passionate about refined desserts, clean plating, and learning every section of the kitchen — because the best chefs know more than just their station.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Pastry/Cold CDP
Maison Dali by Tristen Farmer
Dubai, uae
2024.11 - Current
- Assisted in earning recognition with two Gault & Millau Dubai awards.
- Collaborated with Michelin-level Chef Tristin Farmer to enhance culinary skills.
- Crafted and presented sophisticated desserts with precision and high-quality standards.
- Gained experience in cold section to aid service operations.
- Organised mise en place for efficient fine-dining service.
- Created high-standard cold dishes, including amuse-bouche starters.
- Adjusted effectively to demanding service environments with focus on timing.
Pastry CDP
The GUILD (pre- opening )
DUBAI, UAE
2023.08 - 2024.10
- - Michelin Opening of the Year & Michelin Selected 2024,2025
- Assisted in conceptualising and executing à la carte dessert menus with head pastry chef.
- Aided in standardising recipes and managing costing effectively.
- Ensured daily maintenance of quality and hygiene standards aligned with HACCP procedures.
- Supervised a team of 9 pastry chefs while training junior staff.
- Supported executive chef in creating bespoke desserts for high-profile events and culinary projects.
Pastry Demi Chef
sucre restaurant ( pre- opening team )
Dubai, uae
2021.11 - 2023.08
- - Michelin Selected 2023, 2024, 2025
- Member of the pre-opening kitchen team, assisting with setup of the pastry section before restaurant launch
- Organized pastry station layout, equipment setup, and storage systems for efficient workflow
- Assisted in testing and finalizing dessert menu items prior to opening
- Managed pastry mise en place and led dessert service during busy operations
- Supervised and guided commis chefs and junior staff in daily pastry preparation
- Prepared and plated desserts inspired by Latin American and Italian cuisine with consistent quality
- Ensured compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
Pastry commis
A Casa restaurant , bla bla
dubai, uae
2020.08 - 2021.10
- Assisted in preparing and plating desserts in high-volume service environment.
- Supported production of Italian and Japanese-inspired desserts.
- Maintained mise en place to ensure smooth dessert service during peak hours.
- Helped prepare items such as tiramisu, panna cotta, cheesecakes, and mochi-based desserts.
- Contributed to managing ingredient prep, stock rotation, and storage.
Pastry Commis
Queen Elizabeth 2 - Accor Hotels,
dubai, UAE
2018.11 - 2020.07
- Assisted senior pastry chefs with daily dessert and bakery production.
- Prepared basic pastries, cakes, creams, and plated desserts following recipes.
- Measured and weighed ingredients accurately for consistent results.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of pastry kitchen.
- Supported mise en place preparation for service and banquets.
- Helped with decorating cakes, pastries, and dessert plating.
Education
Diploma - Culinary arts
ICCA , CITY AND GUILD
DUBAI 2017.12 - 2018.05
High School Diploma -
Dubai International School
Dubai 2016.09 - 2017.05
Skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Fine dining and Michelin operations
- Advanced pastry production
- Precision plating techniques
- Mise en place management
- Support for pastry and main service
- Ingredient preparation and development
- Team collaboration in fast-paced kitchens
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Running
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pastry/Cold CDP
Maison Dali by Tristen Farmer
2024.11 - Current
Pastry CDP
The GUILD (pre- opening )
2023.08 - 2024.10
Pastry Demi Chef
sucre restaurant ( pre- opening team )
2021.11 - 2023.08
Pastry commis
A Casa restaurant , bla bla
2020.08 - 2021.10
Pastry Commis
Queen Elizabeth 2 - Accor Hotels,
2018.11 - 2020.07
Diploma - Culinary arts
ICCA , CITY AND GUILD
2017.12 - 2018.05
High School Diploma -
Dubai International School
2016.09 - 2017.05