Pastry Chef Job Alba Hotel Meru

Hospitality Jobs. Alba Hotel Meru Jobs. Pastry Chef overseeing pastry production and developing recipes, requiring a Diploma or Certificate in Pastry or Culinary Arts with 3-5 years professional pastry experience preferably in a hotel or restaurant, in a hospitality environment, on-site role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma/Certificate in Pastry, Bakery, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ professional pastry experience, preferably in a hotel or restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of pastry production, baking, cakes, desserts, confectionery, food safety, hygiene, and HACCP.
•  Proven leadership, team management, training, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage a pastry section in a fast-paced kitchen. Knowledge of costing, stock, portion, and wastage control is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry production, workflow, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Prepare and develop pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and other baked products.
• Develop and standardize recipes to ensure consistent quality, taste, presentation, and portions.
• Supervise, train, and mentor pastry team members.
• Maintain food quality, hygiene, safety, cleanliness, and HACCP standards.
• Manage stock, purchasing, storage, costs, portions, and wastage.
• Ensure proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of pastry equipment.
• Support menu development, special events, and innovative pastry offerings.

How to Apply

Send your CV to careers@albahotels.co.ke
Deadline: 18th September 2026