Gasper Sebastian Peter
Arusha
Summary
Dedicated and disciplined Pastry & Bakery Chef with over 4 years of proven experience in high-standard hotel and lodge operations. Skilled in pastry preparation, bakery production, menu development, food presentation, and maintaining hygiene standards. Experienced in working in reputable hotels and safari camps including Dodoma Hotel, Kibo Palace Hotel, and ZARA Adventures. Known for reliability, creativity, teamwork, and delivering high-quality food service in both hotel and bush-camp environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef de Partie - Pastry & Bakery
ZARA Adventures
01.2024 - Current
- Lead pastry and bakery production for multiple ZARA safari camps including Ngorongoro Camp, Serengeti Safari Lodge, Ikoma Wild Camp, and High View Hotel Headquarters.
- Prepare desserts, bread, pastries, and special dietary items for tourists on safari.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety in remote camp kitchens.
- Support menu development and ensure consistency in product quality.
Senior Pastry Chef
Kibo Palace Hotel
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed daily pastry and bakery production for hotel restaurants and events.
- Created high-quality desserts, wedding cakes, breads, and pastries.
- Trained junior staff and ensured excellent kitchen teamwork.
- Improved pastry quality and contributed to customer satisfaction and hotel standards.
Commis II - Pastry
Dodoma Hotel
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted in pastry and bakery production during hotel peak operations.
- Learned essential skills in preparation, presentation, and hygiene procedures.
- Supported senior chefs and contributed to smooth kitchen operations.
Education
Certificate in Pastry & Bakery - Hospitality Industry
VETA Training Institute
Secondary Education (O-Level) -
Mlewa Secondary School
Manyoni, SingidaPrimary Education -
Tambukareli Primary School
Manyoni, SingidaSkills
- Pastry & Bakery Production
- Menu Planning & Recipe Creation
- Culinary Creativity
- Kitchen Hygiene & Food Safety
- Team Leadership & Training
- Stock Control & Cost Management
- Time Management
- Strong Communication Skills
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
SWAHILI
Beginner
A1
Personal Information
Gender: Male
REFERENCES
01; CHEF MWATSAVA
TITLE - HEAD CHEF ZARA PROPERTIES
02; PATRICK MSAFIRI NTEZE
TITLE - SOUS CHEF - ELEWANA COLLECTION
Timeline
Chef de Partie - Pastry & Bakery
ZARA Adventures
01.2024 - Current
Senior Pastry Chef
Kibo Palace Hotel
01.2022 - 11.2024
Commis II - Pastry
Dodoma Hotel
01.2020 - 12.2021
Primary Education -
Tambukareli Primary School
Certificate in Pastry & Bakery - Hospitality Industry
VETA Training Institute
Secondary Education (O-Level) -
Mlewa Secondary School