Chef de Partie – Pastry at Attitude Hotels Tanzania

Hello Zanzibar

We’re Attitude, and we’re coming soon. In 2025, we’re opening our very first hotel outside Mauritius, right here in Matemwe: an adults-only hotel with 74 villas, two restaurants and two bars. It’s a new chapter for us, and we’re putting a lot of heart into making it something special.

We’re now looking for people to join the adventure. Plenty of roles, plenty of opportunities.

As a B Corp hotel group, we care about doing things properly: fair jobs, room to grow and and a workplace where people feel respected. If you’re motivated, we’d love to meet you.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and bake desserts, pastries, breads, and other baked goods.​
• Follow standardized recipes and portion sizes.​
• Decorate and plate desserts with attention to presentation and taste.​
• Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure quality.​
• Oversee commis chefs or junior pastry staff.​
• Ensure workstations are organized and cleaned regularly.​
• Delegate tasks during service and preparation times.​
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP compliance).​
• Ensure ingredient freshness and storage compliance.​
• Conduct quality control on raw materials and finished products.​
• Order and stock pastry ingredients.​
• Reduce waste by efficient use of ingredients and mise en place.​
• Assist with menu development and seasonal offerings.​

YOUR QUALITIES: ​​

• Diploma or Certificate in Patisserie or Culinary Arts (from a recognized culinary school or hospitality institute).​
• 2–4 years of experience in a pastry kitchen, with at least 1 year as a commis or demi-chef in pastry.​
• Ability to embody and instil Attitude’s DNA and culture within the hotel.​
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an enthusiastic and outgoing personality.​
• Expertise in baking, pastry techniques, and dessert preparation.​
• Knowledge of chocolate work, sugar art, and plated desserts.​
• Proficiency in using pastry tools and equipment (mixers, ovens, piping bags, etc.).​
• Attention to detail, especially in decoration and presentation.​
• Creativity and innovation in dessert creation.​
• Excellent communication skills: Clear, professional verbal and written skills and fluency in English and Swahili. A third language would be a definite advantage.​
• An understanding of the African Market will be a definite advantage.​
• Ability to compete in a fast-paced, dynamic and guest centric environment

Ready to take the leap?

Please fill in form below and upload your CV.

Deadline for application - 25 June 2025

We Believe in equal opportunities

We celebrate diversity and champion equality and inclusion, encouraging people from all ethnicities, genders and ages to apply. This unity is key to our work culture. We want to set every Family Member up for success, so if you need anything to perform to your best or make work arrangements more comfortable, we will do our best to accommodate you.