Lead Pastry Chef: Desserts, Menu & Team Leadership

MORE Collection; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

MORE Collection in Cape Town seeks a Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section, ensuring the consistent preparation and presentation of desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods in line with our standards. You will support the Sous Chef, supervise the pastry team and uphold food safety and hygiene.

You will guide menu development, train junior chefs, manage stock with FIFO, and maintain high standards of quality and presentation across all pastry items in a fast-paced luxury hospitality

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pastry experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience in high-volume, luxury hospitality establishments.
• Strong knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques and dessert presentation.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• Ability to lead a team and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the pastry section operations.
• Supervise, support and develop junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff; allocate tasks and monitor performance.
• Ensure all pastry products meet quality and presentation standards and adhere to approved recipes.
• Assist with stock ordering, inventory management and FIFO rotation.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety and clean, organized pastry kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Pastry production

Dessert presentation

Under pressure

Education

Relevant culinary or pastry qualification

Job description

MORE Collection in Cape Town seeks a Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section, ensuring the consistent preparation and presentation of desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods in line with our standards. You will support the Sous Chef, supervise the pastry team and uphold food safety and hygiene.

You will guide menu development, train junior chefs, manage stock with FIFO, and maintain high standards of quality and presentation across all pastry items in a fast-paced luxury hospitality