Elite Pastry Chef for Luxury Weddings & Events

Placements24; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 380.000 - 480.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Creative environment

Premium ingredients

Growth opportunities

Renowned catering company

Memorable events

Menu development

Dynamic team

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a visionary Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section, craft exquisite desserts and wedding cakes, and mentor a skilled pastry team. You will drive recipe development, maintain top quality, and manage inventory for premium events.

The role blends artistic pastry design with operational rigor, requiring passion for patisserie and a track record of culinary artistry in luxury events. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years as Pastry Chef or senior pastry role.
• Diploma or equivalent pastry certification.
• Expertise in classical and contemporary pastry techniques, including cake decoration.
• Proven ability to manage a pastry team and kitchen operations.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by events.
• Portfolio of previous pastry work is highly recommended.

Responsabilidades

• Design and create pastries, desserts, cakes and baked goods for events of varying scales.
• Develop new recipes focusing on flavor, texture and aesthetic appeal.
• Manage daily pastry kitchen operations, production schedules and staff supervision.
• Train and mentor junior pastry cooks to adhere to recipes and quality.
• Source high-quality ingredients and manage pastry inventory for cost and freshness.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and event planners to align pastry offerings with themes.
• Maintain records of production, costs and inventory.
• Stay updated on pastry trends and cake decorating techniques.
• Ensure consistent quality and presentation across all pastry creations.

Conocimientos

Pastry expertise

Cake decorating

Recipe development

Team management

Food safety

Event pastry production

Educación

Diploma in Pastry Arts

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a visionary Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section, craft exquisite desserts and wedding cakes, and mentor a skilled pastry team. You will drive recipe development, maintain top quality, and manage inventory for premium events.

The role blends artistic pastry design with operational rigor, requiring passion for patisserie and a track record of culinary artistry in luxury events. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential.