Pastry Chef

Breezy Digital Solutions - Our client is recruiting an accomplished candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

They are seeking an accomplished Pastry Chef to take full ownership of its pastry, dessert, and baking station. The successful candidate will lead the sweet kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver five-star desserts and baked goods that match the restaurant’s luxury standard.

Key Responsibilities

Take full ownership of the pastry, dessert, and baking station, keeping it fully stocked, prepped, and ready for service (mise en place) at least 30 minutes before service begins. Prepare, bake, and present high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, chocolates, and decorative showpieces according to precise recipes and portion controls. Ensure every dessert and baked good leaving the station meets a five-star standard in temperature, texture, flavour balance, and presentation, with zero or minimal items sent back by guests. Manage production schedules for bread and viennoiserie so fresh baked goods are available for all services. Prepare and present VIP welcome amenities, celebratory cakes, and mignardises/petit fours for special guest experiences. Work with the Sous Chef, Head Chef, and Executive Chef to design and execute seasonal dessert menus, tasting menus, and special event requests. Supervise, mentor, and train junior pastry staff, commis, and apprentices, and delegate prep tasks, baking schedules, and chocolate/sugar work effectively. Monitor stock levels of specialised pastry ingredients and raise accurate requisitions on time. Inspect incoming raw ingredients and reject any that do not meet quality grading. Control costs on high-value ingredients (such as vanilla pods, saffron, edible gold, and premium chocolate), track yields, and keep wastage within management’s target. Store pastry items correctly using FIFO, airtight sealing, and temperature control.

Requirements

HND or a First Degree (preferably in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field). Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in a fine-dining restaurant, hotel, or high-end bakery. Thorough knowledge of all types of baking and pastry work, including breads, viennoiserie, cakes, desserts, chocolate and sugar work, and plated desserts. Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards. Strong leadership and team-training skills. Good cost control, stock management, and record-keeping skills. Creativity, attention to detail, and a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming. Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Starting Salary N150,000 per month with accommodation.