Head Pastry Chef at Startup Soar (Recruitment Services)

At Startup Soar, we don’t just fill roles—we build connections. By understanding what drives both companies and candidates, we deliver HR and recruitment solutions that bring the right people and organizations together. The outcome? Stronger teams, better performance, and sustainable success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Pastry Chef

Location: Kubwa, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Retail (Supermarket)

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced, creative, and passionate Head Pastry Chef to lead our bakery and pastry production team.
• The successful candidate will oversee the daily production of high-quality pastries and baked goods, manage bakery operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise the production of a wide variety of pastries, cakes, breads, cookies, donuts, croissants, pies, muffins, desserts, and other baked products.
• Develop and introduce new pastry recipes and seasonal product offerings.
• Ensure consistent product quality, taste, and presentation.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and motivate bakery staff.
• Plan daily production schedules based on customer demand and sales forecasts.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure the timely procurement of baking ingredients and supplies.
• Minimize waste and maintain cost-effective production processes.
• Conduct quality control checks on all finished products.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of ingredients and finished products.
• Maintain bakery equipment and promptly report any maintenance issues.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Monitor product freshness and ensure bakery shelves are adequately stocked.
• Collaborate with store management to achieve operational and sales targets.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe bakery environment.

Requirements

• 5–7 years' proven experience as a Pastry Chef, including experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proven expertise in producing a wide variety of pastries, breads, cakes, desserts, and other baked products.
• Experience working in a supermarket, retail bakery, commercial bakery, or hospitality environment is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Experience in inventory management and cost control.
• Culinary, Pastry, or Bakery certification is an added advantage.
• Must be willing to reside in the provided accommodation.
• Must be available for immediate employment.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary of ₦200,000.
• Free accommodation provided.
• Immediate employment.
• Opportunity to work in a professional and growing retail supermarket.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to: startupsoarhr@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.