Pastry Chef

Job Description: Pastry Chef

1. Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled, creative, and detail-oriented Pastry Chef to prepare and present a variety of pastries, cakes, desserts, breads, and other baked products for the hotel's restaurant, bakery, buffet, and special events. The successful candidate will maintain high standards of taste, quality, presentation, and food safety while ensuring efficient kitchen operations and minimal wastage.

2. Job Description

• Prepare a wide variety of pastries, cakes, desserts, cookies, bread, and other baked products.
• Develop new recipes and create attractive dessert presentations for hotel guests.
• Prepare pastries and desserts for restaurants, buffets, room service, banquets, and special occasions.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately according to recipes and production requirements.
• Decorate cakes and pastries using appropriate icing, fillings, and finishing techniques.
• Ensure consistency in the taste, texture, freshness, and presentation of all products.
• Monitor pastry ingredients, stock levels, and storage conditions to maintain freshness.
• Maintain proper portion control and minimize ingredient wastage.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Operate, clean, and maintain ovens, mixers, refrigerators, and other pastry equipment.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to plan daily production schedules.
• Assist with menu planning, dessert selections, and seasonal pastry offerings.
• Maintain accurate records of ingredient usage, production quantities, and stock requirements.
• Ensure all pastry products are prepared and delivered on time.
• Train and supervise pastry assistants or junior staff when required.

3. Requirements/Skills

• A degree, diploma, or professional certification in Pastry Arts, Baking, Culinary Arts, or a related field is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar professional baking role.
• Strong knowledge of pastry production, cake decoration, dessert preparation, and baking techniques.
• Ability to prepare a variety of local and international pastries and desserts.
• Excellent creativity, precision, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper ingredient storage.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet production deadlines.
• Good organizational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Pay: ₦150,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person