Culinary & Bakery Professionals (Executive Chef, Baker, Pastry Chef)

About the role

River Haus, a hospitality and dining concept connected to BaseNord, a premium business and coworking hub in East Legon, Accra, is hiring culinary and bakery professionals. It is looking for talented, passionate and dedicated people who take pride in their craft and value quality and consistency. The positions available are Executive Chef, Baker and Pastry Chef.

Key responsibilities

• Executive Chef: lead and oversee daily kitchen operations; develop menus and ensure high standards of food quality, taste and presentation; supervise, train and coordinate kitchen staff; manage food costs, inventory, purchasing and portion control; ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards; maintain consistency across dishes and minimise food waste.
• Baker: prepare and bake breads, pastries and other bakery products; follow recipes and measure ingredients accurately; operate and maintain bakery equipment safely; monitor ingredient stocks and communicate purchasing needs; maintain cleanliness and follow food safety procedures; suggest new bakery products.
• Pastry Chef: create, prepare and present pastries, desserts, cakes and baked treats; develop recipes and contribute to menu planning; manage pastry ingredients, stock levels and production schedules; keep high standards of hygiene, food safety and kitchen organisation; develop new pastry concepts and seasonal offerings.

Required profile

• Executive Chef: proven experience in a senior culinary or executive chef role, strong leadership and menu development skills, excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations, ability to manage costs and lead a team, creativity and discipline.
• Baker: previous experience in baking or a professional bakery, knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients and equipment, attention to detail and time management, consistent product quality, creativity and reliability.
• Pastry Chef: proven experience in pastry preparation or a professional pastry kitchen, strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking and dessert presentation, creativity and attention to detail, ability to meet production deadlines, good organisational and teamwork skills.

The location is East Legon, Accra, Ghana. Interested candidates apply by sending an email indicating the position applied for in the subject line, including their CV and relevant experience.