About the Role
Eko Hotels & Suites, the pinnacle of luxury hospitality in Nigeria, is seeking a passionate and creative Pastry Chef to join our esteemed culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting exceptional pastries, breads, and desserts that delight our international and local guests, maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence that our 5-star brand is known for.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread, and plated desserts according to traditional and modern recipes.
- Design and create new, innovative pastry items to menus and seasonal specials to engage hotel guests.
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients and make appropriate orders within budgetary guidelines.
- Ensure adherence to all food safety and sanitation quality controls in the pastry kitchen.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and kitchen brigade to coordinate dessert production for banquets, fine dining restaurants, and room service.
- Train, mentor, and supervise junior pastry staff and culinary apprentices.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional pastry experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel, upscale bakery, or fine dining restaurant.
- Diploma or Certificate in Pastry Arts, Baking, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of baking science, pastry techniques, and food hygiene regulations.
- Exceptional creativity, artistic flair, and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for staff.
- Continuous professional development and international culinary training opportunities.
- Complimentary meals on duty and staff welfare support.