Industry: Hospitality / Food & Beverage
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Open to Negotiation

Job Summary

We are seeking an Experienced Pastry Chef with strong practical skills in pastry and bakery production to prepare high-quality cakes, pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked products.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining consistent product quality, developing new products, managing daily pastry production, controlling wastage, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and produce high-quality cakes, pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked products.

Ensure consistency in taste, texture, quality, presentation, and portion sizes.

Develop new pastry and dessert products.

Manage daily pastry production according to business requirements.

Maintain proper ingredient measurement, portion control, and production standards.

Monitor ingredient usage, stock levels, and wastage.

Ensure proper storage and handling of pastry ingredients.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.

Properly operate and maintain pastry and baking equipment.

Ensure pastry orders are prepared accurately and on time.

Assist with menu development and product improvement.

Maintain consistent quality across all pastry products.

Work effectively with other kitchen team members.

Support training and supervision of junior pastry staff when required.

Requirements

3+ years of proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar pastry/bakery role.

Strong knowledge of pastry and baking techniques.

Practical experience producing cakes, pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked products.

Strong attention to detail and presentation.

Creativity and ability to develop new pastry products.

Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.

Good organisational and time-management skills.

Culinary or pastry qualification is an advantage.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is skilled, creative, reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about pastry production, with the ability to consistently produce high-quality products.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Open to Negotiation
• Daily Staff Meal Provided
• Salary will be based on experience, skills, and overall suitability for the role.

How to Apply

Send your CV to:

startupsoarhr@gmail.com

Subject: Application – Experienced Pastry Chef