Head of Pastry

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Manhattan Group Full time

**Pastry Chef for a Leading Hotel in Nigeria**

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Pastry Chef to lead pastry operations for Nigeria’s premier 500-room hotel, featuring multiple F&B outlets and large-scale function facilities accommodating over 1,000 guests.

**Position Highlights**
- Immediate start available
- Opportunity to work in Nigeria's top luxury hotel
- Lead a talented pastry team in a high-volume environment

**Key Responsibilities**
- Manage pastry production for multiple restaurants, lounges, and banquet events
- Coordinate large-scale operations with impeccable attention to detail
- Drive creativity and innovation in menu design and presentation
- Ensure consistent quality, taste, and visual appeal in all pastry items
- Train, mentor, and inspire a large, diverse pastry team
- Oversee production efficiency, inventory management, and cost control
- Collaborate closely with the executive kitchen team to maintain service excellence
- Extensive experience as a Pastry Chef in large luxury hotels or resorts
- Proven leadership managing high-volume pastry production and large events
- Exceptional coordination, time management, and organisational skills
- Creativity and passion for developing unique, high-quality pastry offerings
- Strong communication and team-building capabilities

**Salary: US$42K**

Application Question(s):

- Are you comfortable working in Nigeria?
- Have you worked as a Head Pastry Chef?
- In which countries have you worked?
- How many outlets have you managed?


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