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*Pastry Chef — Avani Victoria Falls Resort*

Livingstone | Full-time

*Role Purpose*
Craft show-stopping pastries and desserts while steering a high-performance pastry brigade.

*Key Deliverables*
👩🏾‍🍳 Lead end-to-end pastry production to premium standards
🧁 Design innovative menus with seasonal flair; uphold brand style
🧾 Control inventory & costs; minimize waste
📋 Enforce strict food safety & QC across all processes
🎯 Train, coach, and upskill pastry team; drive continuous improvement
⏱️ Deliver on time for outlets, events, and banquets; maintain professionalism

*Essential Profile*
🎓 Full Grade 12; advanced culinary/hospitality/business qualification
🏨 3+ years in large-scale hotel pastry operations (incl. specialty cakes)
🧠 Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration
✨ Proven creativity and innovation in pastry design
📊 Competence in food service management & inventory control
🤝 High self-drive, teamwork orientation, and service excellence

*Additional*
📎 Attach CV with three traceable referees (emails & mobile numbers)
✅ ZAQA verification of all qualifications required

📅 Closing date: 4 October 2025

Pastry Chef Company Description: Refreshingly understated, contemporary and simple. Whether you want a leisurely family break or romantic escape, AVANI hotels and resorts provide the right space for relaxed and inspired comfort. Discerning service, relaxed dining and engaging recreation facilities for all guest...

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