Pastry Chef

Job Description

ABOUT US

Urban Bliss Hotel was established in 2019 to reward a good life by providing our guests with the most compelling and unique hospitality experience possible. Urban Bliss Hotel, a four-star hotel located in Kabwe, Zambia’s Central Province, is described by most guests as an oasis of tranquility.

The POSITION

Urban Bliss Hotel is now recruiting for a Pastry Chef. This position is responsible for performing food preparation at the confectionary section and operating from the pastry station with others or individually. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and property policies, practices and procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

To maintain a high standard as specified work in accordance with the company’s instructions.
To be fully aware of all hygiene control and to keep high standards of personal hygiene, clean uniform and overall camaraderie.
To achieve the food cost monthly, kitchen standard and overall objectives and helping junior chefs learn to improve their ability.
To maintain and achieve a high standard of food quality preparation and lead, assist in service under guidance from head chef/executive chef.
To have a committed approach to development of creative service in the kitchen.
To be aware of and comply with statutory requirements regarding the work place such as health, safety, hygiene, fire prevention, licensing and employment law.
Attend and participate in daily briefing and other scheduled meetings.
To maintain and achieve a high standard of food quality, preparation and lead assist in service under guidance from sous chef, head chef or executive chef.
To have a committed approach to the development of creative service in the kitchen.
To control and be in charge of the kitchen in the absence of the executive chef, sous chef and head chef.
Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes
Decorating parties using different icing, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
Creating new and exciting desserts to renew the menus and satisfy guest need.
Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area.
Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
Meet with the Head Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance
Complete opening duties such as setting up work station with required place, tools, equipment and supplies, inspecting the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies, checking production schedule and par levels, establishing priority items for the day and informing the Head Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day’s tasks
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required :

Grade twelve Certificate
Three (3) years of experience in a (high-volume/fine dining) restaurant
Fluent in English and Bemba

Preferred :

Two years of previous experience working in a similar hotel setting

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Food Handling Card/Health card
NRC Identification/ Proof of eligibility to work in Zambia
Grade 12 Certificate
Certificate in food/pastry production

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Maintain solid knowledge of all food products and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques
Effectively communicate with management, chefs and staff in both written and oral forms
Working knowledge of basic kitchen equipment and works well under pressure
A highly motivated and energetic personality
Has the ability to take initiative and exhibit flexibility

Applications

Apply by emailing your CV and cover letter no later than 15th April, 2025 to [email protected].