Pastry Chef: Banquets & Elegant Event Desserts

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Professional development

Dynamic kitchen environment

Event exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to craft exquisite desserts for exclusive events. You will lead pastry production, design desserts, and ensure high-quality displays for weddings and corporate functions.

The role requires at least four years in pastry, formal training, and a passion for detail, with responsibilities across menu development, inventory management, and mentoring junior staff; evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years as Pastry Chef or Assistant Pastry Chef in catering or fine dining.
• Formal culinary training or certified pastry qualification preferred.
• Proficient in pastry methods including baking, decorating, chocolate work and sugar artistry.
• Strong costing, recipe development and pastry inventory management.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to handle high-volume events and manage multiple orders.
• Strong communication and teamwork; flexible hours for events.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and execute pastries, desserts, cakes for banqueting and events.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation per standards.
• Manage pastry section including inventory, ordering and waste control.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and planners on seasonal menus.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and sanitation in pastry kitchen.
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff in techniques.
• Stay updated on pastry trends and on-site event support as needed.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Recipe development

Inventory management

Teamwork

Communication

Hygiene and food safety

Attention to detail

Education

Formal culinary training or pastry qualification

Tools

Chocolate work

Sugar artistry

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to craft exquisite desserts for exclusive events. You will lead pastry production, design desserts, and ensure high-quality displays for weddings and corporate functions.

The role requires at least four years in pastry, formal training, and a passion for detail, with responsibilities across menu development, inventory management, and mentoring junior staff; evenings and weekends required.