Pastry Chef de Partie - Luxury Hotel, High-Volume

The President Hotel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on duty

Medical aid and provident fund

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town requires a hands-on Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie to own a pastry section within a 349-room hotel operation, including restaurants, buffets, banqueting and events. You will lead pastry production with a focus on quality, consistency and presentation, while mentoring junior pastry staff.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of pastry experience, relevant qualifications, strong HACCP knowledge and a passion for modern pastry trends in a high-volume

Qualifications

• Culinary or Pastry qualification or recognised professional chef training.
• 2–3 years’ recent pastry kitchen experience.
• Solid CDP Pastry or strong Demi CDP Pastry level experience.
• Experience in 4- or 5-star hotel, luxury resort, high-end restaurant or high-volume pastry kitchen.
• Proficient in pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and baked goods.
• Knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, ingredients and production processes.
• Attention to detail with presentation, finishing and plating.
• Ability to own and manage a pastry section.
• Experience for restaurant service, buffets, banqueting, conferences and events.
• Mise en place, portion control and production planning.
• Food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work under pressure in a professional kitchen brigade.
• Guide and support Demi and Commis Chefs in pastry.
• Creative with interest in pastry trends.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and production of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and baked goods.
• Prepare and present pastry items according to recipes, quality and presentation standards.
• Ensure pastry mise en place and production requirements are completed on time.
• Support pastry production for restaurants, buffets, banqueting, conferences, functions and events.
• Maintain consistency, flavour, texture and presentation across pastry items.
• Own assigned pastry section and ensure it is ready for service.
• Work closely with Sous Chefs and kitchen brigade for smooth operations.
• Support development of new desserts and pastry items.
• Guide and support junior chefs within pastry section.
• Maintain portion control, stock rotation and minimise waste.
• Maintain food safety and HACCP standards.
• Keep pastry section clean, organised and efficient.
• Support other kitchen areas during high-volume periods.
• Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture.
• Live values of teamwork, respect, innovation, accountability, passion and integrity.

Skills

Pastry

CDP Pastry

Demi CDP Pastry

Mise en Place

Food Safety HACCP

Presentation

High-Volume

Teamwork

Education

Culinary or Pastry Qualification

Job description

The President Hotel in Cape Town requires a hands-on Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie to own a pastry section within a 349-room hotel operation, including restaurants, buffets, banqueting and events. You will lead pastry production with a focus on quality, consistency and presentation, while mentoring junior pastry staff.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of pastry experience, relevant qualifications, strong HACCP knowledge and a passion for modern pastry trends in a high-volume