Head Pastry Chef: Lead High-Volume Dessert Creations

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Sur place; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and dessert section in Mossel Bay. This leadership role focuses on menu development, quality control, and team management to deliver exquisite desserts for high-volume catering events.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in patisserie, baking science, and a strong creative drive to design dessert experiences that elevate our catering offerings in Mossel Bay and beyond.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in high-volume catering, hotel, or fine dining.
• Formal qualification in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts is highly desirable.
• Expertise in patisserie techniques including baking, sugar work, chocolate tempering, and decorative arts.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of food cost management and inventory control.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Creative flair and passion for dessert artistry.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Conceptualize, develop, and execute innovative pastry menus, including desserts, cakes, breads, and confections.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of pastry chefs and bakers, fostering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all aspects of the pastry kitchen, including production schedules, ingredient sourcing, and inventory management.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Manage costs within the pastry department, control waste, and optimize ingredients usage.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and catering team to integrate pastry with event menus.
• Maintain impeccable presentation standards for all dessert items.
• Stay current with pastry trends and drive innovation.
• Conduct regular quality checks and taste panels to ensure consistency.

Connaissances

Leadership

Patisserie expertise

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety HACCP

Staff training

Formation

Pastry Arts qualification

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and dessert section in Mossel Bay. This leadership role focuses on menu development, quality control, and team management to deliver exquisite desserts for high-volume catering events.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in patisserie, baking science, and a strong creative drive to design dessert experiences that elevate our catering offerings in Mossel Bay and beyond.