Lead Pastry Artist for Bespoke Desserts & Wedding Cakes

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Premium ingredients

State-of-the-art kitchen

Creative freedom

Growth opportunities

Renowned catering company

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef in Sandton to lead the patisserie for high-end events. You will craft exquisite desserts, bespoke wedding cakes, and seasonal pastries, while developing menu items and mentoring a small team.

You will ensure flawless presentation, strict hygiene, and cost-conscious production, collaborating with Head Chef and event planners to create showpiece desserts for discerning clients at premier venues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Cook in fine dining or bespoke cake design.
• Strong artistic ability with decoration and presentation.
• Proven experience creating wedding cakes and multi-tiered desserts.
• Excellent knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients and flavor profiles.
• Portfolio showcasing diverse pastry work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and execute high-quality pastries, desserts, and custom cakes.
• Develop seasonal pastry menu items including wedding cakes.
• Lead, train, and mentor junior pastry chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Manage inventory, sourcing, and cost control for the pastry section.
• Ensure consistent quality and presentation of all baked goods.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards in pastry kitchen.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and event planners on client desserts.
• Oversee dessert stations at events.
• Stay updated on pastry trends and techniques.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Hygiene & safety

Wedding cake design

Education

Formal pastry certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef in Sandton to lead the patisserie for high-end events. You will craft exquisite desserts, bespoke wedding cakes, and seasonal pastries, while developing menu items and mentoring a small team.

You will ensure flawless presentation, strict hygiene, and cost-conscious production, collaborating with Head Chef and event planners to create showpiece desserts for discerning clients at premier venues.