Pastry Chef
2025-05-02T17:11:52+00:00
Ciela Resort & Spa
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Hospitality, and Tourism
Restaurant & Hospitality
2025-05-09T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Position Overview:
The Pastry Chef will be responsible for creating high-quality, innovative pastries and desserts that complement the fine dining experience at Ciela Resort & Spa. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and experienced in producing a wide range of baked goods, desserts, and plated sweets in a luxury kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and prepare an assortment of desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods to the highest standard
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to develop seasonal and custom dessert menus
- Oversee pastry preparation and plating during service hours
- Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and hygiene of the pastry section
- Train and guide junior pastry staff and commis chefs
- Monitor inventory, manage stock rotation, and order pastry ingredients as required
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
- Support resort-wide events, functions, and banquets with custom pastry creations
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment
- Formal training in pastry arts or culinary school certification
- Excellent skills in baking, chocolate work, sugar craft, and plated dessert design
- Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for high-quality presentation
- Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Flexible availability including weekends and holidays
- Professional demeanor and commitment to excellence
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with standard recipes Provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests at the bar Maintain a clean and organized bar area at all times Restock bar inventory and supplies as needed Ensure all beverages are served responsibly and in line with legal and resort guidelines Engage with guests, offer drink recommendations, and provide knowledgeable service Handle cash and card transactions accurately Support bar opening and closing procedures Collaborate with restaurant and service staff to ensure smooth operations
Prior experience as a bartender or barman in a fine dining or luxury hospitality setting Excellent knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer Strong communication and customer service skills Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Professional appearance and courteous attitude Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays Certification in bartending or mixology is an added advantage Responsible and trustworthy with handling of cash and alcohol
Prior experience as a bartender or barman in a fine dining or luxury hospitality setting Excellent knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer Strong communication and customer service skills Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Professional appearance and courteous attitude Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays Certification in bartending or mixology is an added advantage Responsible and trustworthy with handling of cash and alcohol
No Requirements
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Vacancy title:
Pastry Chef
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality]
Jobs at:
Ciela Resort & Spa
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 9 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Position Overview:
The Pastry Chef will be responsible for creating high-quality, innovative pastries and desserts that complement the fine dining experience at Ciela Resort & Spa. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and experienced in producing a wide range of baked goods, desserts, and plated sweets in a luxury kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and prepare an assortment of desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods to the highest standard
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to develop seasonal and custom dessert menus
- Oversee pastry preparation and plating during service hours
- Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and hygiene of the pastry section
- Train and guide junior pastry staff and commis chefs
- Monitor inventory, manage stock rotation, and order pastry ingredients as required
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
- Support resort-wide events, functions, and banquets with custom pastry creations
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment
- Formal training in pastry arts or culinary school certification
- Excellent skills in baking, chocolate work, sugar craft, and plated dessert design
- Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for high-quality presentation
- Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Flexible availability including weekends and holidays
- Professional demeanor and commitment to excellence
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter by 9th May 2025 at 17:00hrs. Please include “Pastry Chef Application” in the subject line.
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