Pastry Chef

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a passionate and skilled Pastry Chef to join a fine dining establishment in Franschhoek. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a 5-star hotel or fine dining restaurant, with a diploma in Pastry Arts. This full-time position offers a monthly salary of ZAR 12,000 - 14,000, and requires a commitment to quality and creativity in dessert preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a 5-star hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods.
• Develop innovative options for seasonal menus and special events.
• Ensure proper FIFO procedures for food storage and rotation.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Hotel Experience

Taleo

Cake Decorating

Cooking

Baking

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

Matric Certificate

Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment on behalf of the client is seeking a passionate and skilled Pastry Chef to be in Franschhoek.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to craft exceptional pastries and desserts contributing to unforgettable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design a wide variety of high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods for the restaurant menu.
• Develop innovative pastry and dessert options for seasonal menus and special events.
• Create and modify recipes to suit customer preferences, dietary restrictions or feedback.
• Ensure proper FIFO procedures for food storage and rotation to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Maintain consistency in taste, appearance, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Oversee ingredient quality and proper handling of all baked goods.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef on special menus for events, promotions, and seasonal changes.
• Manage inventory of pastry ingredients and supplies, minimizing waste and controlling costs.
• Participate in monthly inventory counts and maintain accurate stock documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in a 5-star hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Matric Certificate.
• Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts or related field.

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Hotel Experience
• Taleo
• Cake Decorating
• Cooking
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Knife Skills

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 12000 - 14000