Creative Pastry Chef: Desserts, Innovation & Team Lead

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Experiment with new recipes

Creative kitchen environment

Quality ingredients and equipment

Staff discount

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in George. You will design, prepare, and present pastries, cakes, breads and desserts, while driving recipe development and maintaining impeccable kitchen hygiene.

The role requires a strong portfolio, expertise in pastry arts, and the ability to manage inventory and supervise junior staff in a vibrant kitchen environment. Competitive salary and supportive team culture offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or Assistant Pastry Chef.
• Strong portfolio showcasing pastry creativity and technique.
• Knowledge of baking and confectionery techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and present a wide range of pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts.
• Develop new and exciting dessert recipes.
• Manage pastry ingredients inventory and ordering.
• Maintain high hygiene and sanitation standards in the pastry kitchen.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Leadership

Work under pressure

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in George. You will design, prepare, and present pastries, cakes, breads and desserts, while driving recipe development and maintaining impeccable kitchen hygiene.

The role requires a strong portfolio, expertise in pastry arts, and the ability to manage inventory and supervise junior staff in a vibrant kitchen environment. Competitive salary and supportive team culture offered.