Executive Pastry Chef & Instructor at Boma International Hospitality College

Our aim at Boma International Hospitality College (BIHC), in partnership with the Business and Hotel Management School (BHMS) in Switzerland is to nurture your interest in the hospitality industry and empower your ambitions. We have developed a state of the art study programme designed to facilitate access to demanding, while rewarding careers.

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Executive Pastry Chef & Instructor

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience5 - 10 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldCatering / Confectionery  , Education / Teaching 

Scope of the role:

  • Pastry preparations
  • Teaching/Instructing
  • Setting exams & Invigilation
  • Student mentorship
  • Curriculum development
  • Managing the pastry function and allocating workload

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working together with the other chefs
  • Prepare a variety of baked goods, decorate and present pastries offerings and baked goods in a tasteful and contemporary way and use of both traditional and modern recipes.
  • 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
  • Create new and exciting desserts to renew the BIHC  menus and engage the interest of learners and customers
  • Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation is of a professional nature.
  • Schedule staff, delegate tasks and oversee the workflow of the Pastry kitchen.
  • Monitor stocks for baking ingredients and make appropriate orders within budget
  • Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards
  • Teach at a diploma level in areas allocated by the Head of Academic Affairs
  • Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
  • Prepare learning materials, schemes of work and maintain records to monitor students’ records, achievements and attendance.
  • Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building inter-disciplinary collaboration within the department.
  • Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments
  • Provide pastoral care and support to students,
  • Network with other pastry chefs within the hospitality arena
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by management

THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Key Skills and Personal Attributes 

  • Strong knowledge of modern trends in pastry preparation
  • Strong knowledge of subject areas combined with a broad subject background
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Commitment to continuous professional development
  • Creativity to design new and unique menu items to attract customers
  • Knowledge of how baking ingredients work together and how they can be used in creative ways
  • Excellent leadership skills to manage the pastry section and students in a kitchen.
  • Time management skills to deliver orders on schedule and avoiding wasting food
  • Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions
  • Flexibility, since hours for a Pastry Chef may vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays

Minimum requirements on Education and Experience:

  • Diploma in related field of study/Baking & Pastry. Bachelor’s Degree in Areas of Specialization/related field of study or Pastry Arts will be an added advantage.
  • 5-10  years  proven experience in five star international hotels, managing the pastry and bakery section, teaching experience would be an advantage
    Proficiency in Microsoft office suites especially PowerPoint
  • A deep global understanding of commitment to and involvement in hospitality Industry
  • An absolute commitment to upholding the college values in particular, commitment:
    • to prioritize the needs of students
    • to act with integrity, authenticity and respect at all times
    • to secure continuous improvement and excellence
    • to focus on coaching and developing others to reach their full potential
    • demonstrated commitment to continuous personal development to improve achievement by focusing on the quality of instruction. 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Boma International Hospitality College on redcross.applytojob.com to apply

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