Executive Pastry Chef

Location: All KOFISI F&B Centres- Nairobi

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Head of F&B

Core Responsibilities

1. Operations Management:

   
   

• Oversee all pastry production, including bread, viennoiserie, plated desserts, and confectionery items.

  
  

• Maintain stringent quality control across multiple locations in Kenya.

  
  

Program Development:

• Develop and implement seasonal menus and standardized recipes.

  
  

• Innovate and create specialty confectionery offerings for retail and gifting.

  
  

Team Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and mentor pastry teams across all operational centres.

  
  

• Conduct regular workshops focused on skills development and continuous improvement.

  
  

Business Operations:

• Manage food costs diligently, ensuring adherence to budgetary allocations (target: ≤25% of revenue).

  
  

• Implement sustainable practices aimed at significant waste reduction.
  

  
  

• Qualifications
  

  
  

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts with a specialization in Pastry, or an equivalent advanced pastry certification.
    

    
    

  • Experience: A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in pastry operations, including at least 3 years in a multi-unit management capacity and leadership role.
    

    
    

  • Expertise in:
    

    
    

    • Artisan bread and laminated dough production.