Head Baker Job Safari Park Hotel Nairobi, Kenya

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Chef through the Pastry Chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for, 

• Baking of high quality cakes, bread and other bakery products. 
• Prepare pastry items – Bread rolls, muffins, Cakes, etc. 
• Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of ingredients.  
• Monitor baking process to identify needed adjustments.  
• Get information from production schedules and standardised recipes. 
• Responsible for cost control to avoid waste and damage to equipment. 
• Adherence to health and safety regulations in the bakery. 

Qualifications and Skills; 

• Aged 35 – 45 years 
• Be holders of a certificate in bakery / pastry from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution. 
• Have at least ten (10) years’ experience in a similar position in a large organisation, specialising in making cakes, bread and general baking. 
• Organised and able to work with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to work in tight production schedules and set quotas for number of items to be produced on a daily basis. Innately creative and self-motivated. 
• Sound knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.

How to Apply

Applicants meeting the qualifications should send their application letters indicating the title of the position alongside:

• A detailed CV,
• Copies of relevant certificate (s) and
• Testimonials to

Human Resource & Admin Manager

PO BOX 45038-00100, Nairobi, Kenya or email careers@safariparkhotel.co.ke 

By Wednesday, 26th August 2026 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Requirements

Apply by email: careers@safariparkhotel.co.ke