Pastry Chef & Dessert Innovation Lead (Events)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Premium ingredients and techniques

Creative freedom to develop pastry

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Pastry Chef in Stellenbosch to craft exquisite desserts, breads, and baked goods for boutique events. This role emphasizes high-quality ingredients, artistic presentation, and creative dessert concepts.

You will lead pastry operations, maintain hygiene standards, and collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver memorable culinary experiences for discerning clients in a fine-dining catering context.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or Assistant Pastry Chef in fine dining or catering.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and pastry arts.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and present pastries, desserts, breads for events.
• Develop new seasonal pastry creations and menus.
• Ensure highest standards of taste, texture, and presentation.

Skills

Pastry Chef

Baking techniques

Dessert concepts

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Pastry Chef in Stellenbosch to craft exquisite desserts, breads, and baked goods for boutique events. This role emphasizes high-quality ingredients, artistic presentation, and creative dessert concepts.

You will lead pastry operations, maintain hygiene standards, and collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver memorable culinary experiences for discerning clients in a fine-dining catering context.