Chef de Partie - Pastry

President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town invites applications for an experienced Chef de Partie - Pastry or a strong Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry ready to progress. You will own a pastry section in a busy 349-room hotel, delivering high-quality pastries for restaurants, buffets, banqueting and events.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of pastry experience, a culinary or pastry qualification, and a passion for presentation, safety, and innovation in a luxury hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Relevant pastry training or professional chef training.
• Minimum 2-3 years' recent pastry kitchen experience.
• Experience at Chef de Partie - Pastry or Demi level ready to progress.
• Experience in luxury hotels or high-volume pastry kitchens is advantageous.
• Strong skills in pastries, desserts, breads and finished plating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and baked goods to recipes and standards.
• Own and manage the pastry section, including mise en place and production planning.
• Support restaurant, buffet, banqueting and events service.
• Maintain consistent flavour, texture, quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with senior chefs on new desserts and pastry items.
• Guide junior pastry staff and manage portions, stock and waste.

Skills

Pastry skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Plating

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Education

Culinary or Pastry qualification

Tools

Pastry kitchen equipment

Job description

Every memorable dining experience deserves a sweet ending.

At The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, our kitchen brings passion, precision, teamwork and creativity together to create memorable dining experiences.

As we continue our journey toward luxury, we're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie - Pastry or a strong Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry ready to progress.

You'll need recent, hands-on pastry experience and the confidence to take ownership of your section within our busy 349-room hotel, producing consistent quality for restaurants, buffets, banqueting, conferences and special events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Culinary or Pastry qualification, or recognised professional chef training.
• Minimum 2-3 years' recent, relevant pastry kitchen experience.
• Experience at Chef de Partie - Pastry level, or strong Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry level ready to progress.
• Experience within a 4-star or 5-star hotel, luxury resort, high-end restaurant or high-volume pastry kitchen is highly advantageous.
• Strong practical skills in producing pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and baked goods.
• Good knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods and production processes.
• Excellent presentation, finishing and plating skills.
• Ability to manage a pastry section, including mise en place, portion control and production planning.
• Experience catering for buffets, banqueting, conferences and functions is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Ability to maintain quality and consistency under pressure, organise production and guide junior chefs.
• Creative approach and an interest in pastry and dessert trends.
• Availability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Professional grooming and a disciplined approach to work.
• South African citizenship or a valid South African work permit.
• Updated CV with a recent professional profile image and contactable references.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and baked goods to established recipes and standards.
• Take ownership of your pastry section and complete production and mise en place on time.
• Support restaurant, buffet, banqueting, conference and special-event service.
• Maintain consistent flavour, texture, quality and presentation.
• Work closely with senior chefs and contribute to new desserts and pastry items.
• Guide Demi and Commis Chefs within the pastry section.
• Manage portion control, stock rotation and storage while minimising waste.
• Maintain a clean, organised section and follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures.
• Support the wider kitchen brigade during busy periods.

WHY JOIN THE PRESIDENT HOTEL

Join Cape Town's Most Loved Hotel and be part of our journey toward luxury. Take ownership of your pastry section while developing your technical and creative skills alongside experienced chefs in a busy hotel kitchen.

We offer a competitive market-related salary, company contributions toward benefits and an outstanding team culture where you can contribute, grow and feel part of the team.