Lead Pastry Chef — Elite Desserts & Events

Placements24; Durban; In loco; ZAR 420.000 - 560.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive salary based on experience

Career growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry division for high-end catering and events. You will design, develop, and execute pastries, desserts, and confections while leading a pastry team to the highest standards of quality and presentation.

The role requires at least 5 years of progressive pastry experience, a formal pastry arts degree, and a track record in cost control and hygiene compliance. Durban-based or willing to relocate is essential.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years progressive pastry experience in hotel, fine dining, or high-volume catering.
• Formal pastry arts or culinary degree/diploma essential.
• Expertise in chocolate work, sugar artistry, and viennoiserie.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent food cost, inventory, and budget control knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Durban.

Mansioni

• Design and oversee pastry, cakes, desserts, breads, and confections for events and daily operations.
• Lead, train, mentor, and manage pastry team, emphasizing creativity and precision.
• Ensure consistent quality and presentation to the highest standards.
• Manage pastry kitchen operations, production schedules, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Control costs within pastry department to maintain profitability.
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene in pastry kitchen.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and events team on menu concepts.
• Stay current with pastry trends and introduce new items.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and safe working environment.
• Conduct quality checks on ingredients and finished products.

Conoscenze

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Menu design

Budget control

Food safety knowledge

Creativity

Formazione

Pastry arts degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry division for high-end catering and events. You will design, develop, and execute pastries, desserts, and confections while leading a pastry team to the highest standards of quality and presentation.

The role requires at least 5 years of progressive pastry experience, a formal pastry arts degree, and a track record in cost control and hygiene compliance. Durban-based or willing to relocate is essential.