Pastry Chef
Req ID: LAG000042
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
About The Role
- The Pastry Chef is responsible for leading the pastry and bakery operations of the hotel, ensuring the production of high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods.
- This role focuses on creativity, consistency, and cost efficiency while maintaining Hyatt brand standards and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Pastry Operations:
- Oversee daily operations of the pastry kitchen and bakery.
- Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of all pastry and dessert items.
- Coordinate production for restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining.
Product Quality & Innovation:
- Develop and update dessert menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
- Create innovative and seasonal offerings aligned with market trends.
- Ensure all products meet quality, taste, and presentation standards.
Team Leadership & Training:
- Supervise, train, and mentor pastry kitchen staff.
- Conduct daily briefings and ensure proper scheduling.
- Maintain a motivated, disciplined, and productive team.
Cost Control & Inventory Management:
- Monitor food cost, wastage, and portion control.
- Manage inventory, ordering, and stock rotation (FIFO).
- Ensure efficient use of ingredients and minimize waste.
Hygiene, Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards (HACCP).
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen.
- Comply with all health and safety regulations.
Guest Experience:
- Ensure timely delivery of desserts during service.
- Handle special requests, dietary requirements, and VIP amenities.
- Support special events, weddings, and themed functions.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with F&B, banquet, and service teams.
- Support overall hotel culinary initiatives and promotions.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or related field.
- Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in pastry operations, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of baking, confectionery, chocolate work, and dessert plating.
- Experience in luxury or upscale hotel operations preferred.
- Candidates must have international experience in Europe or the Middle Eas
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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