Salary: Negotiable We are looking for an exceptional Executive Pastry Chef to lead an extensive pastry operation at one of the largest hospitality establishments in Lagos, Nigeria. This is a unique opportunity to manage a large bakery and pastry team, oversee multiple restaurants, and handle impressive banqueting facilities. Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the entire pastry operation, including a large bakery and pastry team, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
Develop and innovate a diverse range of pastry and bakery items for multiple restaurant outlets and large-scale functions.
Manage and coordinate the production of pastries and desserts for events and functions, serving over 1,500 guests.
Maintain stringent quality control, ensuring consistency and excellence in all pastry products.
Lead, mentor, and train a team of pastry professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Collaborate with the culinary team to integrate pastry offerings with the overall dining experience.
Manage inventory, procurement, and cost control to maintain budgetary targets.
Implement and uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
Qualifications:
Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or in a similar senior pastry role within a large-scale operation.
Extensive experience managing a significant pastry and bakery team.
Demonstrated ability to create and deliver high-quality pastries and desserts for multiple outlets and large events.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing staff.
Excellent organisational, creative, and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with high-volume operations and large-scale function management.
Formal culinary qualifications in pastry arts or a related field are preferred.
Fluency in English is required.
What We Offer: Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience Opportunity to work in one of Nigeria’s largest and most prestigious hospitality operations Dynamic and supportive work environment Professional development and career growth opportunities If you are a visionary pastry professional ready to take on a leading role in a large-scale operation, we encourage you to apply. Join us and make a significant impact with your expertise and creativity! Job Type: Full-time Application Question(s):
Are you comfortable living in Nigeria?
Have you worked in Larger operations, 400+ Rooms, several F&B outlets?