Lead Pastry Chef: Create Dessert Masterpieces for Events

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art kitchen facilities

Creative dessert development

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef in Rustenburg to lead a high-performance pastry division for weddings, corporate functions and major events. You will design dessert menus, supervise a team of pastry chefs and kitchen staff, and drive excellence in all pastry production.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years as a Pastry Chef with 3+ years in a senior role, formal pastry training, and a passion for innovative presentation, safety, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years as a Pastry Chef, with at least 3 years in a senior/executive role in high-volume catering or fine dining.
• Formal training in pastry arts or a related field.
• Expertise in viennoiserie, tarts, cakes, chocolates and sugar work.
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate a kitchen team.
• Attention to detail and strong aesthetic presentation.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong cost control and inventory management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute innovative pastry menus for catering events.
• Lead, train, and mentor pastry chefs and kitchen staff.
• Oversee all pastry production including mise en place, baking, decorating, plating.
• Manage pastry inventory and minimize waste.
• Uphold hygiene, sanitation and food safety standards in pastry kitchen.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development and events.
• Ensure consistency and excellence in pastry presentation and taste.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet event deadlines.
• Stay updated on pastry trends, techniques and ingredients.
• Control food costs and contribute to pastry division profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Pastry artistry

Cost control

Food safety

Presentation

Education

Formal pastry training

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef in Rustenburg to lead a high-performance pastry division for weddings, corporate functions and major events. You will design dessert menus, supervise a team of pastry chefs and kitchen staff, and drive excellence in all pastry production.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years as a Pastry Chef with 3+ years in a senior role, formal pastry training, and a passion for innovative presentation, safety, and cost control.