Creative Pastry Chef at Louis Valentino Prixair (LVP)

Louis Valentino Prixair (LVP) comprises of Prixair Hotels, Prixair Catering, Prixair Properties, Prixair Studio and Flames Restaurant. We are the leading hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels to extended-stay suites. Prixair group offers business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Prixair group is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Creative Pastry Chef

Location: Abuja

Job Overview

• We are searching for an experienced Pastry Chef for our restuarant. As a Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for preparing a wide variety of delicacies such as desserts, pies, pastries and other sweet delicacies. 
• Your talent in baking high-quality delights should be in line by your creativeness to develop new wonderful tastes and recipes.
• You should be experienced in culinary skills with a desire for sweet and delightful creations. You should be a creative individual and have a knack to decorate pastries and cakes with fondant as well as icings toppings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working together with the other chefs.
• Prepare a variety of baked goods (pies, tarts, sponges, cupcakes, chocolates, cookies, biscuits, croissants, ice creams, sorbets, creams, sauces, custards, appetizers and petit fours).
• Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
• Make an extensive variety of baked goods such as cakes, cookies, tarts, bread etc. following both the old-style and modern recipes
• Make new and stirring desserts to revamp our menus and involve the attention of customers.
• Decorate pies using diverse icings, glazes etc. to make sure the appearance will be beautiful and tempting.
• Monitor the baking stocks like ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and place suitable and timely orders according to the budget.
• Guide and motivate Pastry Assistants during their training process.
• Cross check if the quality material and equipment are being used or not.
• Direct and motivate helpers and bakers to work more professionally.
• Research on new recipes and try baking them for our bakery.
• Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment.
• Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions.
• Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends.

Requirements

• Certificate  in Culinary Arts, Pastry-making, Baking or relevant field.
• Established experience as a Pastry Chef or a Baker.
• Excessive consideration to detail and creativity.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• In-depth information about hygiene principles.
• Good communication skills.
• Should be a team player with demonstrable leadership skills.

Application Closing Date
13th September, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only Abuja residents should apply.
• Apply with picture samples of what you have done or a link to your page where we can see your work.
• Applicants who do not meet the above should not bother applying.