Pastry Chef

About the role

We are looking for a creative and experienced Pastry Chef to join our growing kitchen in Abuja. You will be responsible for producing high‑quality pastries, desserts, breads, and cakes while upholding the highest standards of presentation, hygiene, and kitchen safety.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and decorate cakes using fondant, buttercream, ganache, and themed designs.
• Produce puff pastries such as croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish pastries, and cinnamon rolls.
• Prepare a variety of desserts including cheesecakes, mousse, tiramisu, brownies, waffles, and pancakes.
• Bake breads ranging from artisan loaves to burger buns and dinner rolls.
• Develop new recipes and enhance dessert presentation standards.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, and portion sizes.
• Maintain cleanliness, food hygiene, and kitchen safety at all times.
• Monitor inventory of baking ingredients and manage stock levels.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to meet production schedules.
• Operate and maintain baking equipment safely and efficiently.

Required profile

• Experienced Pastry Chef with strong baking and dessert preparation skills.
• Skilled in cake decoration and pastry production.
• Creative, detail‑oriented, and passionate about recipe innovation.
• Knowledge of chocolate work and dessert plating is a plus.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude, excellent teamwork, and time‑management abilities.

Required skills

• Cake decoration
• Pastry production
• Chocolate work
• Dessert plating
• Food hygiene and sanitation
• Baking equipment operation
• Recipe development

What we offer

• Professional and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and skill development
• Competitive compensation package (₦180,000 monthly)
• Free daily staff meal