Pastry Chef at a Growing Kitchen - Startup Soar (Recruitment Services)

Startup Soar (Recruitment Services) - Our client, a growing kitchen, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Location: Wuse 2, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: One-day off per week
Industry: Hospitality / Bakery / Restaurant

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and creative Pastry Chef to join the team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, cakes, and baked treats while maintaining excellent presentation, hygiene, and kitchen standards.
• The successful candidate must be passionate about baking, recipe development, and dessert presentation, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and decorate cakes using fondant, buttercream, whipped cream, ganache, and themed designs
• Produce puff pastries including croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish pastries, and cinnamon rolls
• Prepare desserts such as cheesecakes, parfaits, mousse, tiramisu, brownies, waffles, and pancakes
• Produce pastries, baked treats, cookies, and small chops
• Bake breads including artisan bread, burger buns, sandwich loaves, dinner rolls, and soft bread
• Develop creative recipes and improve dessert presentation standards
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, and portioning
• Maintain cleanliness, food hygiene, and kitchen safety standards
• Monitor baking ingredients and kitchen inventory
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely production and delivery
• Operate and maintain baking equipment properly.

Qualifications

• Professional training or certification in Pastry Arts, Baking, or Culinary Arts is an advantage
• Previous experience in a bakery, restaurant, hotel, or pastry kitchen preferred.

Who You Are:

• Experienced Pastry Chef with strong baking and dessert preparation skills
• Skilled in cake decoration and pastry production
• Creative and detail-oriented with excellent presentation skills
• Knowledge of chocolate work and dessert plating is an added advantage
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and sanitation standards
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork abilities
• Passionate about baking, desserts, and recipe innovation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: N180,000 Monthly
• Professional and supportive work environment
• Opportunity for career growth and skill development
• Competitive compensation package
• Free daily staff meal.

Application Closing Date
18th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: startupsoarhr@gmail.com using "Pastry Chef (Abuja)" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.