Head Pastry Chef at Bolton White Group

Bolton White Group - We are a group of hospitality brands providing exceptional services across all our business units. Our team is dedicated to providing a wide range of clients with world-class services. Bolton White Group is well regarded for its focus on international best practices in all aspects of its business.

Bolton White Group is an independent entrepreneurial-driven institution offering a complete range of hospitality services with a focus on providing a ‘home away from home’ experience to our clients. By choosing to join Bolton White Group you have assumed your share of the responsibility for maintaining the high principles and standards to which we are dedicated.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Pastry Chef

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• ​As the Head Pastry Chef, you will be the creative mastermind behind all sweet offerings across the property.
• You will blend classical techniques with modern avant-garde trends, managing everything from high-volume premium banqueting to intricate, avant-garde plated desserts.

​Key Responsibilities

• ​Creative Direction: Design, develop, and execute seasonal, innovative pastry menus for all dining outlets, VIP amenities, and grand banquets.
• ​Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations of the pastry and bakery kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of taste, presentation, and consistency.
• ​Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, inspire, and train a high-performing team of pastry chefs, fostering a culture of passion, precision, and continuous learning.
• ​Quality Control & Sourcing: Source the finest global and local ingredients, maintaining strict standards for food safety (HACCP), quality, and presentation.
• ​Financial Management: Manage food costs, inventory, and labor budgets effectively without ever compromising on the guest experience.

​What We Are Looking For

• ​The Pedigree: A Degree in Culinary Arts/Pastry Arts from a recognized institution, or equivalent world-class apprenticeship experience.
• ​The Experience: A minimum of 7–10 years of experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Executive Pastry Sous Chef .
• ​The Artistry: Exceptional skills in sugar work, chocolate artistry, artisanal bread making, and contemporary plated desserts.
• ​The Leadership: A calm, structured leadership style with a proven track record of managing and developing diverse culinary teams.
• ​The Mindset: A passionate trendsetter who thrives under pressure and is obsessed with detail, texture, and flavor balance.

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Photograph to: jobs@boltonwhitegroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.