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Were building the first luxury African fusion patisserie. Want to make history with us?Hi, Im Annabel, the founder of BEKIRI.Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.BEKIRI is a love letter to African heritage, a challenge to what luxury can look like, and a bold culinary brand that blends elegance, story, and flavour like nothing else on the market.Were launching soon in a prestigious London location. But more than that, were building a legacy brand. Im looking for a founding Head Pastry Chef to help make that vision real. Someone who wants to be known for changing the conversation in high-end culinary art.Who You AreYoure an artist, an architect, a perfectionist. Youve trained in high-end kitchens, understand flavour at the molecular level, and have the creative confidence to do something the world hasnt seen.You dont just want a job. You want ownership. You want to take a swing at something original and be the one who brought it to life. You want to lead, not follow.If youve been waiting for your moment, this is it.The Role: Founding Head Pastry ChefThis is a zero-to-one role. You will:Design and lead the production of BEKIRIs existing core menu: refined, bold, and deeply rooted in Pan-African inspirationTranslate BEKIRIs aesthetic into plated form: high taste, high designOwn R&D, kitchen testing, and the evolution of each productDefine workflows, training systems, and standards from scratchSet the gold standard in kitchen culture, hygiene, and consistencyBuild relationships with top-tier, sustainable suppliersRecruit, train, and inspire a future pastry team as we growYoull work closely with me as your co-pilot and brand steward, bringing together storytelling, design, and culinary excellence under one roof.What Were Looking ForProven experience in high-end patisserie, fine dining, or boutique bakery environmentsObsessive about flavour, detail, and innovationMastery of baking science, artistic plating, and elegant finishHigh personal standards and discipline. Quality is non-negotiableEntrepreneurial mindset: you take initiative, you solve problems, you push the boundariesA love for African cuisine and flavours is a major plusCulinary degree or Michelin background is a bonus, but not required if your work speaks for itselfLogisticsFreelance to start (15-20 hours/week ad hoc), with flexibilityWill scale to full time after launchEvening and weekend availability may be neededStart date: When we find the right person. Were ready when you are.How to ApplyEmail your CV, a few photos or portfolio of your pastry work, and a short note sharing why this mission speaks to you to:annabel@bekiri.coThis is a unique chance to define something new, beautiful, and lasting. If that excites you, I cant wait to meet you.