Lecturer: Patisserie

International Hotel School (Official); Ballito; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

International Hotel School North Coast Campus is seeking a Patisserie Lecturer to teach theory and pastry practical sessions, track student progress and contribute to curriculum development. The role requires extensive pastry expertise, teaching experience, and managerial capability within a hospitality education setting. The position is based on site at Ballito.

The incumbent will lead competitions, oversee excursions and ensure assessment integrity in line with the assessor code of conduct.

Qualifications

• Minimum NQF 5 qualification in the hospitality industry.
• City and Guilds Diploma in Food Prep and Cooking & Patisserie.
• CATHSSETA scoping – Unit 73292 is a requirement.
• Assessors and Moderators certificate.
• Certified to conduct outcome-based assessment.
• Minimum 5 years Pastry experience.
• Minimum 2 years lecturing / teaching / assessor.
• Experience in a managerial position is needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theory lectures and kitchen pastry practical sessions.
• Ensure a pass rate of 85% and throughput rate of 90% is achieved.
• Student tracking, counselling and support.
• Input towards curriculum development and improvement.
• Apply assessment principles as per assessor code of conduct.
• Industry time and research.
• Open day Sweet Snacks.
• Taking the lead on all Competitions.
• In charge of Pastry Based Excursions for the students.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Teaching/lecturing

Curriculum input

Education

NQF 5 qualification in hospitality

City and Guilds Diploma in Food Prep, Cooking & Patisserie

CATHSSETA Unit 73292 scoping

Assessors and Moderators certificate

Certified to conduct outcome-based assessment

Job description

New campus,New opportunities,New careers.

We are preparing to open our new campus in 2028, and we are looking for talented people who want to grow with us.

Think you could be part of what we're building?

The International Hotel School North Coast Campus is searching for a Patisserie Lecturer. The purpose of this role is to teach and share your passion for the culinary industry with eager young students; helping them grow individually, and ultimately play a role in their career paths and success in life. This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience. Reserved for only the most incredible people.

You will be responsible for:

• Conduct theory lectures and kitchen pastry practical sessions
• Ensure a pass rate of 85% and throughput rate of 90% is achieved
• Student tracking, counselling and support
• Input towards curriculum development and improvement
• Apply assessment principles as per assessor code of conduct
• Industry time and research
• Open day Sweet Snacks
• Taking the lead on all Competitions
• In charge of Pastry Based Excursions for the students

Requirements

• - Minimum NQF 5 qualification in the hospitality industry
• - City and Guilds Diploma in Food Prep and Cooking & Patisserie
• - CATHSSETA scoping – Unit 73292 is a requirement
• - Assessors and Moderators certificate
• - Certified to conduct outcome-based assessment
• - Minimum 5 years Pastry experience
• - Minimum 2 years lecturing / teaching/assessor
• - Experience in a managerial position is needed
• - Chocolate Work
• - Sugar Craft
• - Bread Making
• - Basic Pastry Fundamentals
• - Cake Decorating