Pastry Chef De Partie – Waterfront

Career Growth Hospitality Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Cape Town is seeking a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join its renowned culinary team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a luxury hotel pastry kitchen and a culinary qualification. Your role will involve preparing high-quality pastries and managing kitchen sections, while maintaining stringent hygiene standards. This is an opportunity to work in a refined environment dedicated to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a luxury hotel pastry kitchen.
• Sound knowledge of classic and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce and present high-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods.
• Manage assigned kitchen sections efficiently while maintaining strict hygiene standards.
• Assist with new menu development, tastings and seasonal updates.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Education

Culinary qualification or pastry certification

Job description

A world-class 5-star hotel is seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join its renowned culinary team.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a refined, creative environment dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and guest satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, produce and present high-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods.
• Manage assigned kitchen sections efficiently while maintaining strict hygiene standards.
• Support the Pastry Sous Chef in daily operations, staff supervision and training.
• Maintain consistency in recipes, presentation and portion control across all service periods.
• Uphold food safety and cleanliness standards in line with the hotel's quality systems.
• Monitor stock levels, rotation and requisitions using FIFO procedures.
• Assist with new menu development, tastings and seasonal updates.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a luxury hotel pastry kitchen.
• Recognised culinary qualification or pastry certification.
• Sound knowledge of classic and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Strong organisational and leadership ability with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Join a distinguished culinary team that values creativity, precision and passion in every plate served.