At Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi we believe in indulgence done right, treating our guests to deliciously fresh cuisine, abundant treats and flavours that are unmistakably Mövenpick, all served with a generous portion of heartfelt care. Explore our Baluba all-day dining restaurant, Kijani Bar and The View, our panoramic revolving restaurant.

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Pastry Chef de Partie

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

2 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Catering / Confectionery

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with food safety & sanitation regulations
• Coordinate with others to ensure smooth & timely service
• Ensure orders meet quality & presentation standards
• Assist the Chef in daily food preparations activities
• Assist in the development of new menu items
• Assist in preparing & cooking dishes
• Create and execute a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods
• Maintain inventory of pastry ingredients and supplies
• Train and supervise junior pastry staff
• Implement portion control and minimize waste to maintain food costs
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure menu cohesion
• Stay current with pastry trends and techniques
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry station
• Participate in menu planning and pricing strategies
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of pastry products

Qualifications

Key Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie
• Degree in Culinary or Hospitality Management
• Fluent in English

• Ensure compliance with food safety & sanitation regulations
• Coordinate with others to ensure smooth & timely service
• Ensure orders meet quality & presentation standards
• Assist the Chef in daily food preparations activities
• Assist in the development of new menu items
• Assist in preparing & cooking dishes
• Create and execute a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods
• Maintain inventory of pastry ingredients and supplies
• Train and supervise junior pastry staff
• Implement portion control and minimize waste to maintain food costs
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure menu cohesion
• Stay current with pastry trends and techniques
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry station
• Participate in menu planning and pricing strategies
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of pastry products

• Food safety & sanitation
• Coordination
• Quality control
• Presentation standards
• Food preparation
• Menu development
• Pastry creation
• Inventory management
• Staff supervision
• Portion control
• Waste minimization
• Menu cohesion
• Pastry trends and techniques
• Station organization
• Menu planning
• Pricing strategies
• Product storage and rotation

• 2+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie
• Degree in Culinary or Hospitality Management
• Fluent in English