About
Highly accomplished and results-driven Pastry Chef with 6+ years of progressive experience in high-volume culinary environments. Proven expertise in developing innovative pastry menus, managing kitchen operations, ensuring stringent quality control, and leading culinary teams. Adept at optimizing inventory, reducing waste, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Seeking to leverage advanced pastry techniques and leadership skills to drive productivity and culinary excellence.
Work
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Summary
Led the pastry department, overseeing all aspects of menu development, production, and team supervision for events and catering projects.
Highlights
Led the end-to-end development and execution of bespoke pastry menus for high-profile outdoor events and individual catering projects, encompassing a diverse range of cakes, pastries, desserts, and artisanal breads.
Consistently prepared and baked a wide array of pastry items, adhering to stringent quality standards and established recipes to ensure product excellence.
Masterfully decorated and presented all pastry and dessert creations, elevating visual appeal and enhancing the customer experience.
Trained and mentored pastry assistants, fostering skill development and ensuring consistent application of advanced techniques and production standards.
Streamlined inventory management and procurement processes for pastry ingredients and supplies, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
Maintained rigorous compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations, ensuring a hygienic and safe pastry kitchen environment.
Collaborated cross-functionally with the culinary team to innovate and introduce new recipes and menu offerings, expanding product diversity.
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Summary
Managed pastry production and quality control for the supermarket's restaurant, contributing to menu innovation and team development.
Highlights
Mentored and trained 2 junior bakers, significantly improving their pastry production techniques and overall departmental efficiency.
Consistently upheld high-quality standards for all restaurant pastry menu items, contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction.
Optimized inventory levels and analyzed ordering trends to inform menu revisions, reducing waste and enhancing profitability.
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Summary
Responsible for ensuring product quality and creating custom pastries for clients.
Highlights
Ensured the consistent quality and excellence of all bakery products, maintaining high standards for taste and presentation.
Developed and prepared a diverse range of custom pastries tailored to client specifications, enhancing customer loyalty.
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Summary
Managed kitchen budget, supervised staff, and optimized inventory to enhance customer satisfaction.
Highlights
Managed the pastry kitchen budget, optimizing ingredient consumption and labor costs by analyzing customer preferences, resulting in cost efficiencies.
Provided comprehensive training and supervision to 1 pastry assistant, enhancing their technical skills and operational efficiency.
Proactively monitored inventory levels and analyzed ordering trends to inform menu adjustments, successfully reducing waste and elevating customer satisfaction.
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Summary
Supported the Head Pastry Chef in production, menu development, and team collaboration.
Highlights
Collaborated with 2 pastry chef assistants to implement a streamlined production system, improving efficiency and output.
Expertly prepared a wide variety of fresh pastries and desserts, including cakes, cookies, donuts, croissants, tarts, and artisanal breads.
Partnered with the Head Pastry Chef to revise and innovate seasoning menus and develop new, appealing menu items.
Languages
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
BLAISE EZINHOU
Pastry Chef
Igbogbo, Lagos, NG.Skills
Culinary Arts
Pastry Production, Baking, Dessert Preparation, Menu Development, Recipe Innovation, Food Presentation, Quality Control.
Kitchen Operations Management
Inventory Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Budget Management, Scheduling, Food Safety, Sanitation Regulations, Waste Reduction.
Leadership & Team Development
Team Leadership, Mentoring, Training, Supervision, Collaboration, Teamwork.
Business Acumen
Customer Service, Vendor Management, Client Relations, Negotiation, Financial Management, Market Trends.
Problem Solving & Adaptability
Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Solution-Oriented, Adaptability, Attention to Detail.
Organizational Skills
Organization, Time Management, Self-Management, Physical Stamina.
Interests
Travel
Exploring new cultures, Culinary tourism.
Reading
Culinary literature, Industry publications.
Music
Listening to music, Music appreciation.
References
Mr. Assou Marc
Tel: +234 9015963638
Mr. Ezinhou Piere
Tel: +229 66924420