Pastry Chef

Kontak Recruitment; Muldersdrift; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality establishment in Muldersdrift is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of pastry experience, creativity in dessert design, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing pastry production for events and maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' pastry experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong background in banqueting and hotel pastry operations.
• Experience in boutique / à la carte restaurant pastry work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute dessert and pastry menus for events.
• Oversee day-to-day pastry production.
• Maintain high standards of taste and presentation.

Skills

Pastry experience

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Culinary or pastry qualification (Diploma/Certificate)

Job description

Pastry Chef job vacancy in Muldersdrift, Gauteng.

A leading hospitality establishment in Muldersdrift is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join its culinary team.

This role is responsible for creating exceptional pastry and dessert offerings across banquets, events, and boutique restaurant service.

The ideal candidate will combine creativity with precision, bringing a strong background in hotel and banqueting environments together with boutique restaurant exposure. This is a hands-on position that requires leadership, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality patisserie experiences

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ pastry experience in a professional kitchen
• Strong background in banqueting and hotel pastry operations
• Experience in boutique / à la carte restaurant pastry work
• Culinary or pastry qualification (Diploma / Certificate) advantageous
• Proficiency in pastry techniques: breads, chocolate work, sugarcraft, entremets, plated desserts
• Ability to cost menus, plan production, and maintain consistency
• Must live within 35 km of Muldersdrift, and have reliable own transport
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with ability to train and mentor staff
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and execute dessert and pastry menus for banquets, events, and boutique dining
• Oversee day-to-day pastry production including breads, viennoiserie, plated desserts, chocolates, and showpieces
• Collaborate with the events team to meet pastry requirements for weddings, functions, and corporate events
• Maintain high standards of taste, consistency, portion control, and presentation
• Manage pastry stock levels, place orders, and liaise with suppliers
• Ensure effective costing, portion control, and minimisation of wastage
• Supervise and develop pastry staff and trainees
• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
• Introduce innovative and seasonal dessert concepts to keep offerings fresh and competitive
• Work closely with kitchen management and front-of-house to ensure smooth service delivery
• Assist with general kitchen operations during peak business periods