Head Pastry Chef - Lead Creative Desserts & Team

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Discounts on dining and accommodations

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prestigious culinary destination in Paarl, Western Cape, to find a Head Pastry Chef who will lead pastry and bakery operations with artistic flair and technical precision.

You will design and execute desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods, develop seasonal menus, mentor the pastry team, and ensure top-quality presentation while managing inventory, costs, and hygiene standards in a high-volume, fine-dining setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years as a Pastry Chef or Assistant Pastry Chef in a high-volume, fine-dining setting.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a pastry team.
• Excellent knowledge of pastry ingredients, techniques, and flavor pairings.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creativity and artistic presentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and execute desserts, pastries, breads, and other baked goods.
• Develop innovative seasonal menus and specials for pastry offerings.
• Lead, train, and mentor the pastry team; foster a positive work environment.
• Manage daily pastry kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry expertise

Menu development

Quality & presentation

Time management

Creativity

Education

Culinary degree or formal pastry training

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a prestigious culinary destination in Paarl, Western Cape, to find a Head Pastry Chef who will lead pastry and bakery operations with artistic flair and technical precision.

You will design and execute desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods, develop seasonal menus, mentor the pastry team, and ensure top-quality presentation while managing inventory, costs, and hygiene standards in a high-volume, fine-dining setting.