Creative and Experienced Pastry Chef Port Harcourt

Pyfinest Resources - Our client, a vibrant and growing confectionery business, is  recruiting to fill the position below:  Job Title: Creative and Experienced Pastry Chef

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary

Can you turn flour, cream & creativity into products people crave? Are you a skilled pastry chef with a passion for creating exceptional cakes, pastries and confectionery products? Do you have the technical ability to produce consistent, beautiful and great-tasting products at commercial scale? Are you ready to join a fast-growing confectionery brand in Port Harcourt and play a key role in building its pastry production operation? Then this opportunity is for you. Our client is a vibrant and growing confectionery business seeking a creative, skilled and commercially minded Pastry Chef to join its team in Port Harcourt. The successful candidate will take an active role in production, product development, quality control and kitchen operations, helping to build a pastry range that customers will come back for.

What you'll be Responsible For

You will be responsible for the preparation and production of a wide range of pastry and confectionery products, including:

Cakes (different types). Bread. Cupcakes and other individual desserts. Nigerian pastries and baked products. Small chops. Cookies and biscuits. Chin-chin and similar snacks. Peppered chicken and other complementary products. And other products within the company's confectionery range.

Execute daily pastry and confectionery production according to established recipes and production schedules. Develop and test new recipes, flavours, fillings, designs and product ideas. Maintain consistent taste, texture, appearance, portion size and overall product quality. Decorate and finish cakes and pastries to a high professional standard. Ensure efficient use of ingredients, equipment and production time. Monitor stock levels and communicate requirements for ingredients, packaging and other production materials. Minimize wastage through proper preparation, storage and portion control. Assist with ingredient costing and product pricing by providing accurate production and cost information. Maintain a clean, organized and professional production environment. Ensure strict compliance with food hygiene, sanitation and safety standards. Properly maintain and care for baking equipment and kitchen tools. Work effectively with other members of the production and management team. Contribute ideas that can improve product quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction and profitability.

Who we're Looking For

Proven professional experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker or Confectionery Chef — 3+ years preferred. Strong practical knowledge of baking and pastry production techniques. Demonstrable ability to produce a variety of cakes, pastries, snacks and confectionery products. Good cake decoration and finishing skills. Creativity and a genuine passion for product development and presentation. Ability to follow recipes accurately while also developing new products. Strong understanding of food hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety. Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining consistent quality. Good organization and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of production responsibilities.

You'll have an advantage if you:

Have experience working in a commercial confectionery, restaurant, hotel or food production environment. Have experience developing new products for a growing food brand. Have strong cake decoration and contemporary finishing skills. Understand recipe costing, portion control and production yield. Have experience supervising junior kitchen or production staff. Have formal training or certification in Culinary Arts, Baking, Pastry or Food Production.

What we're looking for:

We are not simply looking for someone who can bake. We want someone who can help us build products people remember.

Creativity — New ideas, flavours and product concepts. Consistency — Every customer should receive the same excellent product. Quality — No compromise on taste, presentation or hygiene. Speed — The ability to deliver efficiently during busy production periods. Ownership — Someone who treats the kitchen and its products as their responsibility.

What the Role Offers

Opportunity to join a growing confectionery brand. Competitive remuneration based on experience and competence. Opportunity to contribute to new product development. A platform to demonstrate and develop your pastry and confectionery expertise. Opportunity for professional growth as the business expands.

31st August, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Updated CV and Pictures of their previous pastry / confectionery creations to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using “Pastry Chef – Confectionery PH” as the subject of the email.

Your portfolio matters. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit clear photographs showing the quality, variety and presentation of their previous pastry work. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.