Lead Pastry Chef — Fine Desserts & Menu Innovation

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and dessert division in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will craft innovative desserts for fine dining events, weddings and corporate functions, while driving menu development, kitchen management, and team leadership in a high-end setting.

Craft excellence with meticulous records, cost control, and supplier relationships. This role requires strong pastry expertise, leadership, and a passion for dessert artistry in the Cape

Formación

• Recognized culinary qualification in Pastry Arts or equivalent extensive experience.
• Minimum 5 years as a Pastry Chef with at least 2 years in a Head Pastry Chef or supervisory role.
• Expertise in pastry techniques including baking, sugar work, chocolate tempering, and cake decoration.
• Strong leadership, cost control, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events in a high-end catering environment.

Responsabilidades

• Design, prepare, and present pastries, desserts, and confections for a high-end clientele.
• Develop innovative and seasonal dessert menus for fine dining events.
• Manage daily operations of the pastry kitchen, production schedules, and quality control.
• Lead, train, and mentor pastry staff, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost control for the pastry department.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu planning and event execution.
• Maintain recipes, production records, and cost data.
• Source high-quality ingredients and build relationships with suppliers.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the dining experience.

Conocimientos

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Event catering

Educación

Culinary qualification in Pastry Arts

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and dessert division in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will craft innovative desserts for fine dining events, weddings and corporate functions, while driving menu development, kitchen management, and team leadership in a high-end setting.

Craft excellence with meticulous records, cost control, and supplier relationships. This role requires strong pastry expertise, leadership, and a passion for dessert artistry in the Cape