Pastry Chef at Fast-growing Restaurant - Startup Soar (Recruitment Services)

Startup Soar (Recruitment Services) - Our client is a fast-growing restaurant based in Lokoja, known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and culinary artistry. With a loyal and growing customer base, the restaurant offers a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere, ideal for food lovers and culinary creatives alike.

They are passionate about delivering memorable dining experiences and are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Location: Lokogoma, Lokoja - Kogi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a highly skilled and creative Pastry Chef to elevate our dessert offerings and bring imaginative ideas to life in the kitchen.
• This individual will play a key role in shaping the pastry menu, experimenting with flavor profiles, and ensuring the consistent quality of baked items and sweets served to customers.
• If you’re passionate about the art of pastry-making and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of pastries, cakes, desserts, and baked goods from scratch.
• Innovate and design new dessert items that align with the restaurant’s brand and seasonal ingredients.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to create cohesive menu items.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure timely procurement of fresh ingredients.
• Implement best practices for food preparation, cleanliness, hygiene, and safety.
• Train junior staff or kitchen assistants on pastry techniques and procedures.
• Monitor the consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry items.
• Stay up to date with trends in the pastry and dessert world and bring new ideas to the table.

Requirements

• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Baking, or a related field is an advantage.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a pastry chef or head baker role.
• Exceptional knowledge of baking techniques, dessert presentation, and food safety standards.
• Creativity and passion for crafting unique and visually appealing desserts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Leadership skills and ability to inspire and train team members.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill level
• Free accommodation for 3–4 months upon resumption
• Free meals will be provided to staff
• Career growth opportunities within a growing restaurant brand
• Supportive, collaborative, and creative work environment
• Opportunity to showcase personal creativity and signature pastries.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief Cover Letter to: startupsoarhr@gmail.com using "Pastry Chef" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.