Executive Pastry Chef Job Hemingways

• We are a luxury five-star boutique hotel in Nairobi, and we pride ourselves in providing exceptional guest experiences and service that ensures the utmost comfort and luxury.
• Our service is personal and sincere, offering a luxury experience from the moment a client decides to visit us.
• If you are passionate about what you do, and you go the extra mile for your colleagues and guests, we’d like you to join our talented team in the culinary department as an Executive Pastry Chef.

Read>>>25 Power Words to Make Your CV Stand Out

As the Executive Pastry Chef, you will lead a team and inspire them to deliver high quality pastry and bakery production in line with our luxury service standards. Taking charge of the daily pastry kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead all the pastry operations within the establishment.
• Develop and improve recipes, pastries, and desserts that challenge the market and emerging trends.
• Manage inventory and meet the set food cost.
• Train, review performance levels, and offer the required support to all pastry staff.
• Organise the pastry section rotas and cleaning schedules.
• Lead the HACCP and food safety requirements in your scope of work
• Review, update and or develop policies and procedures as may be required
• Interact with guests, gather feedback and handle concerns professionally
• Support the Executive Chef in delivering operational and service excellence within the department
• Support other properties in the Group as may be requested
• International exposure will be an added advantage

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years cumulative work experience in Pastry & Bakery in 5-star hotels
• A minimum of 5 years experience as Head of Pastry, Pastry Chef or Pastry Sous Chef in 5-star hotels
• Demonstrable experience and skills in people leadership and staff performance management
• Demonstrable technical expertise in Pastry and Bakery, and experience in delivering outstanding products
• Diploma or Degree level qualification is Pastry & Bakery
• Excellent guest experience and problem-solving skills
• Articulate verbal and written communication skills

Read>>>Panel Interview: Tips to Help You Stand Out and Get Hired

How to Apply

Applications to be sent to recruitment@hemingways.co.ke on or before 20th June 2025.

Join our WhatsApp channel here for the latest job postings and career tips