Head pastry chef

We’re building the first luxury African fusion patisserie. Want to make history with us?

Hi, I’m Annabel, the founder of BEKIRI .

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.

We’re launching soon in a prestigious London location. But more than that, we’re building a legacy brand. I’m 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 Are

You’re an artist, an architect, a perfectionist. You’ve trained in high-end kitchens, understand flavour at the molecular level, and have the creative confidence to do something the world hasn’t seen.

You don’t 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 you’ve been waiting for your moment, this is it.

The Role: Founding Head Pastry Chef

This is a zero-to-one role. You will:

• Design and lead the production of BEKIRI’s existing core menu: refined, bold, and deeply rooted in Pan-African inspiration
• Translate BEKIRI’s aesthetic into plated form: high taste, high design
• Own R&D, kitchen testing, and the evolution of each product
• Define workflows, training systems, and standards from scratch
• Set the gold standard in kitchen culture, hygiene, and consistency
• Build relationships with top-tier, sustainable suppliers
• Recruit, train, and inspire a future pastry team as we grow

You’ll work closely with me as your co-pilot and brand steward, bringing together storytelling, design, and culinary excellence under one roof.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in high-end patisserie, fine dining, or boutique bakery environments
• Obsessive about flavour, detail, and innovation
• Mastery of baking science, artistic plating, and elegant finish
• High personal standards and discipline. Quality is non-negotiable
• Entrepreneurial mindset: you take initiative, you solve problems, you push the boundaries
• A love for African cuisine and flavours is a major plus
• Culinary degree or Michelin background is a bonus, but not required if your work speaks for itself

Logistics

• Freelance to start (15-20 hours/week ad hoc), with flexibility
• Will scale to full time after launch
• Evening and weekend availability may be needed
• Start date: When we find the right person. We’re ready when you are.

How to Apply

Email 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.co

This is a unique chance to define something new , beautiful , and lasting . If that excites you, I can’t wait to meet you.