Pastry Chef Vacancy

Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.

Role Objective

Our client is seeking a Pastry Chef who will be responsible for the creation, decoration, and presentation of all desserts, breads, and pastries. You will lead the pastry team, manage inventory for specialized and ensure that every sweet finish aligns with the establishment’s brand, guidelines and quality standards.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design dessert menus that balance flavors, textures, and temperatures.
  • Oversee & prepare the production of cakes, cookies, artisan breads etc.
  • Ensure high-level food styling and presentation for all plated desserts.
  • Calculate food costs per dish and manage the pastry budget to minimize waste.
  • Order specialty supplies and maintain stock of perishables like dairy and seasonal fruits.
  • Train and mentor pastry assistants and ensures the station runs smoothly during high-volume service.
  • Maintain a clinical level of cleanliness, following all HACCP and food safety regulations.
  • Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers
  • Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
  • Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for preparation and baking
  • Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
  • Any other related duties as assigned.

  Job Specifications and Qualifications

  • Diploma / Certificate in Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts/Production or related area.
  • At least 2 years in pastry production in a busy hotel environment.
  • Valid Food handlers certificate.
  • Knowledge in HACCP.

    Key Competencies

  • Technical Mastery in Pastry production
  • Creative and Innovative
  • Track record of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated and takes own initiative.
  • Must be a team player with strong work ethics.

If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 13th March 2026 to the email careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Job Category: Hospitality
Job Type: Full Time

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