Job title : Senior Pastry Chef
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : October 25, 2024
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in preparing a wide variety of desserts, pastries, and other baked goods, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. You will oversee the pastry section of the kitchen, lead a team of pastry cooks, and work closely with other departments to provide an exceptional guest experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and create innovative dessert menus in collaboration with the Head Chef, ensuring alignment with the overall theme and vision of the hospitality establishment.
- Prepare, bake, and present high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
- Oversee the daily operations of the pastry section, including inventory management, ingredient procurement, and maintaining proper food storage and hygiene standards.
- Lead, train, and mentor junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation within the pastry kitchen.
- Manage and control costs by monitoring waste, portion sizes, and managing pastry section budgets.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques, introducing new ideas and innovations to the menu.
- Participate in menu planning and contribute to seasonal offerings or special events, adapting the dessert menu as needed.
- Handle customer feedback or special requests, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience as a Senior Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef, or similar role within a high-end restaurant, hotel, or bakery.
- Formal culinary training with a focus on pastry and baking (a degree or diploma from a culinary school is an added advantage).
- Strong knowledge of different baking techniques, dessert recipes, and ingredient properties.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining composure under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills with a passion for mentoring and developing staff.
- Strong attention to detail, creativity, and commitment to producing high-quality products.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with recipe development and creating seasonal or themed menus.
- Understanding of dietary preferences and restrictions (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, etc.).
- Familiarity with cost control and inventory management.
Working Conditions:
- This role involves working in a professional kitchen with exposure to heat, cold, and kitchen equipment.
- Standing for extended periods and lifting heavy items may be required.
Salary:
Competitive, commensurate with experience
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@gaiaafricaclub.com using the position as subject of email.
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