Lead Pastry Chef — Luxury Events & Desserts

Placements24; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 500.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Incentives

Benefits package

Prestigious catering brand

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry division in Pretoria for luxury events and catering, delivering innovative desserts for weddings, corporate functions, and high-end galas.

You will develop menus, mentor a pastry team, manage costing and inventory, uphold food safety, and collaborate with the Executive Chef and event planners to create memorable sweet experiences.

Formación

• At least 7 years of pastry experience with 3+ years in head chef/supervisory role.
• Qualified in pastry arts with specialization.
• Mastery of classical and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Knowledge of food costing, inventory and HACCP.

Responsabilidades

• Lead pastry section: menu creation and dessert execution for events.
• Ensure top quality, taste and presentation.
• Oversee kitchen operations: supervision, training, scheduling.
• Manage inventory and waste; maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and event planners for custom desserts.
• Uphold food safety standards and sanitation.
• Research trends and innovate menus.
• Oversee costing and profitability of pastry items.

Conocimientos

Head Pastry Chef

Pastry arts expertise

Menu development

Food costing

Educación

Culinary qualification in pastry arts

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry division in Pretoria for luxury events and catering, delivering innovative desserts for weddings, corporate functions, and high-end galas.

You will develop menus, mentor a pastry team, manage costing and inventory, uphold food safety, and collaborate with the Executive Chef and event planners to create memorable sweet experiences.