Location: Wuse 2, Abuja
Industry: Hospitality
Salary: Open for negotiation
Work Schedule: 2 days off per week
Benefit: Daily staff meal included

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and creative Pastry Chef to join our restaurant team in Wuse 2, Abuja. The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of professional pastry experience, strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for producing consistently high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked products.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily pastry production, maintaining quality and presentation standards, managing ingredients, and ensuring a clean and efficient pastry kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a wide range of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and baked goods.
• Develop and execute pastry recipes while maintaining consistent taste, texture, quality, and presentation.
• Plan daily and weekly pastry production according to business needs.
• Ensure all pastry products meet established quality and presentation standards.
• Monitor ingredient quality, freshness, storage, and usage.
• Maintain proper portion control and minimize food waste.
• Manage pastry inventory and communicate ingredient requirements to management.
• Ensure the pastry section is clean, organized, and properly maintained at all times.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Train, supervise, and support junior pastry staff where required.
• Assist with menu development and introduce new pastry and dessert concepts.
• Monitor production costs and contribute to effective cost control.
• Ensure timely preparation of orders and products for service.
• Maintain proper records of production, stock usage, and wastage.
• Work closely with the kitchen and hospitality teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform other pastry-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of professional experience as a Pastry Chef or in a senior pastry role.
• Proven experience in a hotel, restaurant, bakery, café, or other hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, desserts, and food presentation.
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good leadership and team-management abilities.
• Creative approach to pastry and dessert development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Culinary or pastry certification/training is an added advantage.

What We Offer

• Salary: Open for negotiation
• 2 days off per week
• Daily staff meal
• Opportunity to work in a professional hospitality environment.
• Opportunity for career growth and development.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:

startupsoarhr@gmail.com

Alternatively, apply online at:

www.startupsoar.com/jobs

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.