Lead Pastry Chef — Creative Desserts in Fine Dining

HotelJobs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Cape Town invites an experienced Senior Pastry Chef to join a respected fine dining kitchen. The role focuses on leading the pastry section, crafting exceptional desserts, and mentoring junior pastry staff in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of pastry experience, strong technical skills, and a creative, organized approach to menu development and quality control. Start date ASAP with market-related remuneration.

Qualifications

• A relevant pastry or culinary qualification.
• 5+ years of professional pastry experience.
• Experience in high-volume kitchen within fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Strong technical pastry skills and eye for detail.
• Proven leadership abilities to manage a busy pastry section.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the pastry section, ensuring smooth service and consistent quality.
• Prepare desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods of exceptional standard.
• Maintain high standards of flavour, presentation and portion control.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior pastry chefs.
• Assist with seasonal menu development and innovative dessert concepts.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and wastage within the pastry section.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

Pastry or culinary qualification

Job description

HotelJobs in Cape Town invites an experienced Senior Pastry Chef to join a respected fine dining kitchen. The role focuses on leading the pastry section, crafting exceptional desserts, and mentoring junior pastry staff in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of pastry experience, strong technical skills, and a creative, organized approach to menu development and quality control. Start date ASAP with market-related remuneration.