Jerome Luwis
Pastry Chef
About
Jerome Luwis is a versatile and creative Pastry Chef with extensive expertise in pastries, baking, cake decorating, classic desserts, and traditional Middle Eastern sweets. He brings 7 years of experience to the culinary arts, specializing in scratch baking, recipe development, and artistic presentation for both cakes and plated desserts. He is skilled in preparing regional specialties, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and flavor. He is seeking opportunities to leverage his comprehensive pastry knowledge and management skills in a dynamic food and beverage environment.
Experience
Chef De Partie
Dec 2017 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrsBL Restaurant · Lagos Nigeria
- Prepared and presented high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods.
- Organized daily tasks and production schedules.
- Communicated effectively with the pastry team and kitchen staff.
Pastry Chef
Dec 2019 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrsNewrest Nigeria · Ikeja Lagos Nigeria
- Oversaw multiple sections of the pastry kitchen, including cakes, desserts, and chocolate.
- Maintained high standards across all production areas.
- Assigned tasks and monitored team performance.
Pastry Chef
Dec 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrsDelizz Supermarket · Abuja Nigeria
- Served as head in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef.
- Ensured smooth daily operations and staff coordination.
- Maintained consistency in taste, presentation, and portioning.
Pastry Chef
2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mosPitstop Restaurant · Victoria Island Lagos
- Set standards, goals, and performance expectations for the pastry team.
- Designed and updated dessert menus for restaurants, hotels, or events.
- Approved final products before service.
Skills
Culinary Expertise
Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Kitchen Management & Operations
Languages
Education & Certifications
Certificate in HACCP System Introduction
HACCP ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA · 2022
Certificate in Gelato Workshop
ICE CREAM AND COFEE UNIVERSITY · 2022
Pastry Diploma in Pastry Arts
CENTRE DE FORMATION EN CUISINE, ET PATISSERIE, BISCUITERIE ET RESTAURANT · 2017
Certificate in Pastry
GALETTE ROYALE · 2017
DIPLÔME DE L'UNIVERSITÉ in Languages
UNIVERSITÉ D'ABOMEY-CALAVI · 2017