Pastry Chef at Blu Atlantic Hotel

Job Description

• We are urgently seeking a skilled professional to create exquisite desserts and baked goods for our establishment in Lagos.

Key Responsibilities
This role requires a high degree of precision, creativity, and knowledge in the art of pastry. Your duties will include:

• Production & Preparation: Expertly preparing and baking a wide range of products including cakes, pastries, breads, cookies, tarts, and plated desserts.
• Menu & Recipe Development: Innovating and developing new, appealing, and delicious dessert recipes, and ensuring consistency by accurately following and standardizing existing recipes.
• Decoration & Presentation: Using advanced techniques (e.g., piping, glazing, chocolate work) to decorate, plate, and present all items to a high, aesthetically pleasing standard.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Managing the ordering, storage, and proper rotation of all pastry ingredients, ensuring minimal waste and adherence to budget.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintaining the pastry section of the kitchen in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition, strictly adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or Confectioner in a professional kitchen or bakery.
• Exceptional skills in various baking techniques, including dough preparation, chocolate work, and decorative finishing.
• Strong creativity and attention to detail for exquisite presentation.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain quality under pressure.