Hybrid Artisan Pastry Chef — Desserts, Menu Dev & Events

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 240 000 - 420 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Staff discounts

Bonuses

Premium ingredients

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to craft an exquisite range of pastries, desserts and breads. The role combines hands-on pastry production with remote administrative duties such as menu development and client consultations.

You will lead the pastry section, uphold quality and hygiene, and work closely with the Head Chef on menus for premium catering events, mentoring junior staff and managing costs for a high-end operation.

Qualificações

• Minimum 4 years as Pastry Chef, preferably in catering or fine dining.
• Strong technical skills in patisserie, baking, chocolate work and sugar craft.
• Proven recipe development and menu creation for diverse events.
• Excellent food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Creative dessert artistry and presentation.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Inventory management and Cost control experience.

Responsabilidades

• Design, prepare, and present pastries, desserts, breads and confections.
• Develop new pastry recipes and menu items for events.
• Manage pastry section inventory, ordering, and ingredients quality.
• Ensure consistent quality and presentation of baked goods.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu planning and event execution.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the pastry kitchen.
• Mentor junior pastry staff and promote skill development.
• Control pastry-related costs and manage waste.
• Contribute ideas for dessert styling and event presentation.
• Adapt recipes for large-scale catering while preserving artisanal quality.

Conhecimentos

Patisserie

Baking

Chocolate work

Sugar craft

Menu development

Cost control

Teamwork

Food safety

Formação académica

Culinary degree or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to craft an exquisite range of pastries, desserts and breads. The role combines hands-on pastry production with remote administrative duties such as menu development and client consultations.

You will lead the pastry section, uphold quality and hygiene, and work closely with the Head Chef on menus for premium catering events, mentoring junior staff and managing costs for a high-end operation.