Elite Pastry Chef – Luxury Catering & Showpieces

Placements24

Rustenburg

On-site

ZAR 360,000 - 480,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

State-of-the-art kitchen facilities

Medical aid & retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 has partnered with a leading culinary team in Rustenburg to recruit a highly skilled Pastry Chef for luxury catering and events. You will craft exquisite desserts, showpieces, wedding cakes, and plated desserts, elevating every dining experience.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of professional pastry experience, advanced techniques, a strong portfolio, and expertise in recipe development, costing, and yield management, with a passion for innovation and impeccable presentation.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of professional pastry experience in catering or luxury hospitality.
Expertise in advanced pastry techniques, sugar work, chocolate tempering, and cake decorating.
Strong portfolio with creative dessert designs and high-quality execution.
Experience in recipe development, costing, and yield management for pastry production.

Responsibilities

Design, prepare, and present pastries, desserts, breads, and confections.
Develop innovative and visually stunning dessert menus for catered events.
Manage pastry inventory, including ordering ingredients and maintaining stock levels.
Ensure consistency in product quality, taste, and presentation across all pastry creations.
Maintain hygiene standards and adhere to food safety regulations in the pastry kitchen.
Collaborate with the Head Chef and event coordinators to integrate pastry offerings into event menus.