Pastry Chef – Hotel Kitchen

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join the culinary team at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating a wide range of pastries, desserts and baked goods for our guests.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of pastries, cakes, cookies, pies and breads.
• Develop new and exciting desserts to refresh menus and attract customers.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of pastry arts, ingredients and techniques.
• Design and present pastries and baked goods in an attractive manner.
• Monitor stock levels of baking ingredients and place orders within budget.
• Ensure all baked products meet quality standards.
• Comply with food hygiene, health and safety regulations.

Required profile

• National Certificate in Professional Cookery.
• Minimum two years experience in a similar pastry role.
• Strong character with high integrity and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail, good planning and organisational skills.
• Well‑groomed and able to work effectively in a team.

Required skills

• Pastry preparation
• Baking
• Dessert creation
• Food safety compliance
• Stock management