On-Site Lead Pastry Chef: Fine Dining & Bespoke Cakes

Placements24; Centurion; In loco; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry division in Centurion. This on-site role requires a hands-on leader with a passion for exquisite desserts and bespoke cakes, capable of menu innovation and quality control.

You will manage a pastry team, oversee costing, inventory, and supplier relations while maintaining the highest standards of artistry and execution in a high-pressure, fine-dining environment.

Competenze

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in pastry arts, with at least 3 years in a Head Pastry Chef or equivalent leadership role.
• Proven expertise in fine dining pastry and complex cake design/decoration.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Proficiency in managing kitchen operations, including costing, inventory, and scheduling.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and execute innovative pastry menus for fine dining, events, and bespoke cakes.
• Lead, train, and mentor the pastry team with a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Manage pastry kitchen operations: inventory, ordering, costing, and waste management.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Pastry arts

Menu development

Quality control

Formazione

Culinary degree

Pastry qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry division in Centurion. This on-site role requires a hands-on leader with a passion for exquisite desserts and bespoke cakes, capable of menu innovation and quality control.

You will manage a pastry team, oversee costing, inventory, and supplier relations while maintaining the highest standards of artistry and execution in a high-pressure, fine-dining environment.