Organization: Lalo Bake (Division of Lalo Import & Export)
Location: Lebu Varnero, Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Bakery & Pastry Production
Job Summary
Lalo Bake is seeking an visionary Senior Pastry and Bakery Chef to head our production kitchen. This is a rare opportunity to combine your culinary artistry with operational leadership. In this role, you will define our dessert and bread identity, mentor our production team, and manage the end-to-end quality of our baked goods. If you are ready to lead, innovate, and shape a rising brand, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
1. Culinary Leadership & Innovation
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Menu Design: Conceptualize and execute seasonal menus, including Mold Cakes, French pastry, artisan breads, and plated desserts.
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Team Mentorship: Lead, train, and inspire our pastry and bakery staff to maintain high standards of technique and creativity.
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Product Development: Collaborate with management on new product launches and continuous workflow improvements.
2. Operational Excellence
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Quality Assurance: Ensure 100% consistency in presentation, flavor, and quality for every product leaving the kitchen.
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Food Safety: Implement and uphold rigorous HACCP, hygiene, and food safety standards across all operations.
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Resource Management: Manage cost control, inventory procurement, and waste reduction.
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Sales Analytics: Use data-driven performance reporting to align production with market demand.
About You
1. Qualifications
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Experience: Proven leadership experience in a high-volume pastry or bakery environment.
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Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in both delicate pastry work and robust artisan bread production.
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Training: Formal culinary training and HACCP knowledge are highly preferred.
2. Core Competencies
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Hands-on Leadership: You are a chef who leads from the front, developing local talent while maintaining a focus on precision.
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Creativity & Detail: An unwavering passion for quality and an eye for presentation that sets a brand apart.
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Analytical Mindset: Comfortable using sales analytics to optimize production and reduce waste.
Why Join Lalo Bake?
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Creative Freedom: A supportive platform to bring your original culinary ideas to life.
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Growth Trajectory: Play a key role in an expanding business unit within a dual-sector company.
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Prime Location: Based in the accessible Lebu Varnero area.
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Stability: A permanent, full-time role with a strong emphasis on team culture and professional development.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and Portfolio (showcasing your craft).
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Telegram: +251 96 103 9888 | +251 99 722 8995
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Subject Line: Must clearly state: “Senior Pastry and Bakery Chef – Lalo Bake”
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