Pastry Chef at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

The Fairmont Norfolk is a historic hotel in Nairobi, Kenya and is owned by the luxury hotel chain, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 170 rooms, 4 restaurants, and consists of 5 main blocks, each ranging from 1 to 2 stories high. The hotel has a signature Tudor style of architecture that has been maintained since its original construction.
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Pastry Chef

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldCatering / Confectionery 

Job Description

Responsible for the management of all aspects of Pastry and Bakery sections in accordance with Hotel standards. Directs, implements, and maintains a service that guides respective employees.

  • Oversee Pastry and Bakery sections
  • Responsible for crafting delicious desserts and confectionery, designing seasonal menus, and developing new recipes for the pastry & bakery sections
  • Monitor food quality and consistency to ensure that the food presented to our guests is of the highest standard
  • Works within the monthly-set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and controls wastage.
  • Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings from breakfast, amenities, lunch, snacks, and dinner.
  • Assist in determining how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  •  Ensure culinary standards and responsibilities are met for pastry employees.
  • Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Culinary Arts or related studies
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a 5* Hotel
  • Excellent knowledge on HACCP and other procedures in Food Production
  • Creative and keen on details
  • Prioritize and organize work assignments and delegate work.
  • Motivate staff and maintain a cohesive team.
  • Be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems by exercising good judgment.
  • Possess professional disposition with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

  • At Accor, we are Heartists!  Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists
  • Every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other.  

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Fairmont Hotels & Resorts on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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