Senior Pastry Chef

Date Posted: 01/09/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Job Level: Management

Industry: Hospitality

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Mombasa

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 15/09/2026

We are looking for a pro-active Senior Pastry Chef for a Hotel in Mombasa, who will be tasked with leading pastry and dessert operations, designing menus, and leading pastry and bakery staff in the hotel.

Requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This is a full-time, on-site role.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, creativity and leadership to a vibrant coastal hotel, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

· Production & Quality: Create high-quality pastries, breads, desserts, and wedding cakes following precise recipes and presentation standards.

· Menu Development: Design seasonal pastry and dessert menus that match local market trends, ingredient availability, and cost targets.

· Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor junior pastry cooks, bakers, and kitchen interns.

· Inventory & Ordering: Manage daily market lists, prepare stock requisitions, and minimize food waste to control operational costs.

· Safety & Hygiene: Enforce strict health, safety, and sanitation rules compliant with public health regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

· Education: Higher Diploma / Diploma in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality Management.

· Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on professional baking experience, preferably within a luxury hotel, resort, or fine-dining establishment.

Skills: Strong creative decorating skills, leadership abilities, time management, and knowledge of dietary restrictions (such as gluten-free or sugar-free baking).

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Good communication and collaboration skills