Pastry Chef - Bespoke Desserts for High-End Events

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary in Centurion

Benefits package

Creative dessert design freedom

Professional culinary team

Career advancement

Stable event workflow

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef for on-site work in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on crafting pastries, cakes, desserts, and confections for high-end events, collaborating with the Head Chef and events team.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of pastry experience, specializes in decorative sugar work and chocolate, works well under pressure, and brings a portfolio showcasing intricate dessert designs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of pastry chef experience in catering or fine dining.
• Expertise in pastry techniques: baking, decorating, chocolate work, sugar art.
• Strong portfolio with creative, intricate dessert designs.
• Excellent food safety and sanitation understanding.
• Proficiency in recipe development, costing and inventory management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative and artistic flair with passion for pastry.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Relevant culinary qualification or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and execute a wide range of pastries, cakes, tarts, chocolates and desserts.
• Create visually stunning presentations tailored to event themes and client preferences.
• Manage pastry section: ordering ingredients, inventory, stock levels.
• Ensure pastry products meet high standards of quality, taste and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary pastry station; adhere to hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate on menu development and recipe innovation for desserts.
• Train and supervise junior pastry staff.
• Control costs related to pastry production, ingredients, and waste.
• Stay updated on pastry trends, techniques and equipment.
• Assist in on-site events to ensure seamless dessert service.

Skills

Pastry artistry

Creativity

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Culinary qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef for on-site work in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on crafting pastries, cakes, desserts, and confections for high-end events, collaborating with the Head Chef and events team.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of pastry experience, specializes in decorative sugar work and chocolate, works well under pressure, and brings a portfolio showcasing intricate dessert designs.