Event Pastry Chef: Creative Desserts & Menu Innovation

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Modern kitchen equipment

Collaborative and creative environment

Growth opportunities

Work with high-quality ingredients

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to craft exquisite desserts and baked goods for high-end events. You will oversee the entire pastry section, from concepting menus to maintaining top quality and presentation.

The role requires strong pastry skills, creativity, and the ability to manage inventory, costs, and a fast-paced kitchen environment while collaborating with the catering team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef in high-volume catering or fine dining.
• Excellent pastry techniques, baking methods and sugar work.
• Strong creative flair and dessert presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with good time management.
• Understanding of food costing and pastry inventory management.
• Culinary qualifications or pastry arts certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and present pastries, cakes, desserts, and bread for events.
• Develop new dessert recipes using seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Manage pastry section, including inventory, ordering, and waste control.
• Ensure quality, taste, and visual appeal of all pastry items.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and catering team on menu offerings.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized pastry kitchen.

Skills

Pastry skills

Dessert artistry

Time management

Team collaboration

Food costing

Education

Culinary pastry qualifications

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to craft exquisite desserts and baked goods for high-end events. You will oversee the entire pastry section, from concepting menus to maintaining top quality and presentation.

The role requires strong pastry skills, creativity, and the ability to manage inventory, costs, and a fast-paced kitchen environment while collaborating with the catering team.