Senior Pastry Chef

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and dessert operations at our coastal hotel in Mombasa. The role involves creating high-quality pastries, breads, desserts and wedding cakes while managing a small team of bakers and kitchen interns.

Key responsibilities

• Create and present premium pastries, breads, desserts and custom cakes following precise recipes.
• Design seasonal pastry and dessert menus aligned with local trends, ingredient availability and cost targets.
• Supervise, train and mentor junior pastry cooks, bakers and interns.
• Manage daily inventory, prepare stock requisitions and minimise food waste.
• Enforce health, safety and sanitation standards in compliance with public health regulations.

Required profile

• Higher Diploma or Diploma in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.
• 3-5 years of hands-on baking experience in a luxury hotel, resort or fine-dining environment.
• Strong creative decorating ability and knowledge of dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or sugar-free baking.

Required skills

• Pastry and bakery production techniques
• Dessert menu development
• Cake decoration and plating
• Inventory and stock management
• Food safety and hygiene compliance