Pastry Chef de Partie

The Royal Portfolio; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group based in Cape Town seeks an experienced Pastry CDP to assist in running the Pastry section of its busy 5-star kitchen. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a high tea environment, demonstrate excellent culinary skills, and have a commitment to maintaining high food hygiene standards. Flexibility in work hours and a strong team spirit are essential for success in this role. A valid work permit is required for foreign applicants.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in pastry at a 5 Star Hotel with high tea service.
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Must be flexible with working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example according to the hotel's Purpose and Values.
• Manage and train demi-chef de parties or commis.
• Help the Pastry chef develop new dishes and menus.

Skills

Creative cooking skills

Time-management

Reliability and dedication

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

14-19 Hospitality & Catering diploma

City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery

BTech HND in professional cookery

Foundation degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

The Pastry CDP at The Silo Hotel is responsible for assisting in the running of the Pastry section of our busy 5* hotel kitchen. They assist in maintaining the overall standards of the high tea, desserts and celebration plates, always ensuring that we live up to our purpose which is "To give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay".

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that you follow and lead by example according to our Purpose and Values.
• Managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you.
• Helping the Pastry chef to develop new dishes and menus.
• Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety.
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.
• To undergo training in both formal courses and on-the-job to develop cooking and kitchen organisational skills.
• To aid all stock taking within the Pastry Kitchen
• Supervises workloads during shifts.
• Ensure that everything is done to the highest possible standards.
• Upholds the hotels commitment to hospitality.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have at least 3 years experience in the pastry section of a 5 Star Hotel who offers a high tea service
• Qualification: The 14-19 Hospitality & Catering diploma or City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery or BTech HND in professional cookery or a foundation degree in Culinary Arts
• Excellent and creative cooking skills.
• Demonstrated excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, with excellent time-management.
• Proven job reliability, diligence and dedication.
• An exceptional eye for detail.
• Must be flexible with working nights, weekends, and holidays.

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio.

South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.

Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.