Pastry Chef

Job Purpose

The Pastry Chef is responsible for the creation and preparation of all pastries and desserts in the kitchen for the restaurant/bar of the Hotel.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design, bake, fill and frost a variety of pastries and desserts.
• Create new and exciting recipes for pastries and desserts.
• Create and plan new and exciting pastry and dessert menus for guests, infusing the concepts and standards of the hotel.
• Create special pastry and dessert menus for guests who have special diet needs like diabetics, vegetarians, anemics, etc.
• Design and create pastry and dessert spreads for buffets, private catering, conferences and other occasional events for the Hotel.
• Ensure that pastries and desserts are prepared under the right conditions (and temperatures).
• Ensure that all pastry and dessert preparation equipment is cleaned and maintained under hygienic conditions.
• Manage inventory and costs for pastry and dessert menus.
• Manage vendor communications for more affordable and high-quality pastry and dessert item purchases, including equipment.
• Oversee cooks and other line workers to prepare pastries and desserts.
• Oversee the preservation of pastries and desserts over standard periods of time.
• Keep up with current industry trends and latest techniques.

Skills

• Excellent cooking (and baking) skills
• Organization skills
• Customer service skills
• Creative (artistry) skills
• Computer skills (basic)

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of pastries and desserts.
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Flexibility to work on shifts, night-hours, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Catering and Hospitality Management.
• 2 years of experience or more in required field or similar.
• HND holders must have more than 2 years of experience.
• HACCP certification is a plus.

How to Apply

Submit CV to: hr@rockcityhotelgh.com
Application deadline: 26th May, 2026.