Pastry Chef

PASTRY CHEF AT FAIRMONT MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB About Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Welcome to one of Africa's most celebrated luxury destinations. Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club stands as a world-class hotel experience, consistently recognized on the Travel + Leisure 500 list and honored as Africa's Leading Hotel by the World Travel Awards for four consecutive years, most recently in 2025. Nestled within the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy and set against the dramatic backdrop of Africa's second-highest peak, this legendary property combines safari adventures, exceptional culinary experiences, and conservation excellence. Located just three hours from Nairobi by road or 45 minutes by private aircraft, the club serves as your gateway to Kenya's most extraordinary landscapes—from the pristine Ngare Ndare forests to the majestic Aberdares and world-renowned sanctuaries including Ol Pejeta, Samburu, and Solio. Here, every moment invites you to reconnect with nature, with yourself, and with the art of hospitality. The Role As Pastry Chef, you will lead the Pastry Department with vision and excellence, overseeing the creation and production of sophisticated desserts, pastries, breads, and bakery items that define our culinary reputation. You'll manage daily kitchen operations, supervise a talented team, maintain the highest standards of quality and safety, and continuously innovate to exceed guest expectations. This position demands both culinary artistry and strong operational leadership. Your Key Responsibilities Lead daily production of all pastry and bakery items for restaurants, banquets and special events, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency and timely delivery. Control food and labour costs through strategic planning, portion management and efficient scheduling. Maintain impeccable preparation, plating and presentation standards across all offerings. Optimize ingredient usage to minimize waste while meeting all operational requirements. Enforce rigorous food safety, hygiene and sanitation protocols in full compliance with company standards, legal requirements and HACCP procedures. Supervise, schedule, train and develop pastry kitchen staff, creating a culture of teamwork and high performance. Deliver comprehensive on-the-job training and continuous skills development for all team members. Participate in recruitment, onboarding and training of new pastry commis staff. Analyze banquet orders and coordinate with catering and kitchen teams to ensure all events surpass guest expectations. Communicate daily with fellow chefs and departments to ensure seamless operations and rapid response to guest feedback. Contribute to menu planning and development, introducing innovative desserts, pastries and breads that drive guest satisfaction and revenue growth. Monitor completion of grooming checks, spot checks and temperature control records. Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of pastry kitchens, equipment and storage facilities to ensure safe, hygienic working environments. Balance operational, administrative and team needs while maintaining strict policy compliance. Deliver warm, professional and proactive service to guests while supporting your colleagues. What We're Looking For A Degree in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts or a related field. A minimum of five years' experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality setting. Deep technical knowledge of pastry, bakery and dessert production, including contemporary techniques and sophisticated presentation methods. Proven leadership and people management capabilities. Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, hygiene practices and cost control. Excellent communication, planning and organizational abilities. Demonstrated service excellence aligned with industry best practices and hotel standards. Creative vision and innovation in pastry and dessert development. Meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality. Strong cost awareness and budget management skills. Capacity to lead, train and inspire teams. A genuine guest-focused, service-oriented approach. Visa sponsorship available for expatriate candidates. What We Offer An employee benefit card providing discounted rates across Accor properties worldwide. Access to learning programs through our renowned Academies. Genuine opportunities to develop your talent and advance your career within this property and across Accor globally. The chance to contribute meaningfully through our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, including our pioneering work in rehabilitating and releasing the rare Mountain Bongo species. A position within a historically significant property recognized for exemplary service standards. The privilege of working, learning and growing your career in a truly magical luxury environment.