Dessert Studio Lead: Pastry Chef

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on bakery products

Premium ingredients and modern kitchen

Opportunities to showcase culinary Cre

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Pastry Chef for a renowned patisserie and restaurant in Paarl, South Africa. You will lead the dessert program, craft exquisite pastries and desserts, and oversee the pastry kitchen with creativity, precision and passion.

You will mentor junior staff, manage inventory and equipment, and collaborate with the culinary team to elevate taste, texture and presentation across daily, seasonal, and special menu items.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Cook.
• Mastery of classic and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Strong understanding of baking science and ingredient interactions.
• Excellent organizational skills under pressure.
• Creativity and passion for developing new dessert concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative dessert menus and seasonal specials.
• Prepare a wide range of pastries, cakes, breads, and other baked goods using high-quality ingredients.
• Manage pastry kitchen operations, including inventory, ordering, and maintaining equipment.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation of all pastry items.
• Train and supervise junior pastry cooks, fostering a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Decorating skills

Team leadership

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Pastry Chef for a renowned patisserie and restaurant in Paarl, South Africa. You will lead the dessert program, craft exquisite pastries and desserts, and oversee the pastry kitchen with creativity, precision and passion.

You will mentor junior staff, manage inventory and equipment, and collaborate with the culinary team to elevate taste, texture and presentation across daily, seasonal, and special menu items.