Pastry Chef

About the role

Ferdie Marie Solutions is hiring a Pastry Chef for a full-time, on-site position in Lagos. The Pastry Chef prepares, bakes and decorates pastries, desserts, breads and other baked goods while keeping quality and presentation standards consistent.

Key responsibilities

• Plan menus, measure and mix ingredients, operate bakery equipment and monitor baking times
• Maintain food safety and hygiene compliance
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and manage inventory of baking supplies
• Contribute to new recipe development aligned with customer preferences and brand standards

Required profile

• Strong bakery and baking skills, including experience with pastries, breads and desserts
• Solid food preparation and cooking abilities, with a focus on accuracy, consistency and food safety
• Culinary skills such as flavor pairing, presentation and menu planning
• Relevant experience in a commercial kitchen, hotel, restaurant or bakery is preferred; formal culinary or pastry training, certification or diploma is an advantage
• Ability to follow recipes, maintain high hygiene standards and comply with health and safety regulations
• Reliability, organizational skills and flexibility to work weekends or holidays when required
• Effective communication and teamwork with kitchen and service staff