Vacancy title:
Pastry Chef

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality]

Jobs at:
The Nest Kigali

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, December 1 2025

Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Pastry & Bakery Chef leads all pastry and dessert operations, ensuring quality, creativity, and consistency across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events. This role suits a hands-on artisan who balances artistry with discipline, bringing modern pastry techniques and an eye for presentation to every plate.

Key Responsibilities

Pastry & Baking Production

• Prepare and decorate pastries, desserts, breads, and cakes daily.
• Manage mise en place, fridge displays, and freshness rotation.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation.
• Create seasonal specials and contribute to menu development.

Creativity & Menu Collaboration

• Work with the Head and Sous Chef to design complementary dessert menus.
• Develop cost-effective recipes and test new ideas aligned with The Nest’s style.
• Keep up-to-date with modern pastry trends and techniques.

Hygiene, Safety & Stock Management

• Follow HACCP and internal hygiene policies strictly.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the pastry section.
• Manage inventory, requisitions, and deliveries.
• Monitor stock rotation and reduce wastage.

Teamwork & Leadership

• Train and supervise junior pastry assistants or interns.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and service staff.
• Support overall kitchen operations during busy service periods.

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Certificate in Baking, Pastry, or Culinary Arts.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or Baker.
• Proven ability to produce consistent, high-quality baked goods and desserts.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical pastry and baking skills.
• Creative and detail-oriented; strong aesthetic sense.
• Reliable, disciplined, and organized.
• Flexible to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

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