Pastry Chef: High-End Desserts & Menu Innovation

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Menu development freedom

Premium ingredients and equipment

Exposure to premium events

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pastry Chef for a distinguished catering and events company in Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead the pastry section, conceptualize and develop dessert offerings, and execute plating for high-end events.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of professional pastry experience, strong baking techniques, artistic presentation, cost control, and kitchen hygiene. Formal culinary education or pastry certification is desirable; willingness to work flexible hours including evenings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional pastry experience.
• Strong knowledge of baking and pastry techniques including doughs, creams, chocolates, and sugar work.
• Excellent artistic and presentation skills for dessert plating and decoration.
• Experience with recipe development, costing, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and present a wide range of pastries for events.
• Develop new dessert menus using seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Manage the pastry section including inventory, ordering, and cost control.
• Ensure pastry products meet high taste, quality, and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe pastry kitchen in line with health regulations.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and events team to customize desserts.
• Train and supervise junior pastry staff as needed.
• Monitor pastry-related expenses and reduce waste.
• Stay updated on new pastry techniques and industry practices.
• Ensure consistency batch after batch.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Artistic plating

Menu development

Cost control

Inventory management

Hygiene standards

Team collaboration

Education

Formal culinary education or pastry certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Pastry Chef for a distinguished catering and events company in Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead the pastry section, conceptualize and develop dessert offerings, and execute plating for high-end events.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of professional pastry experience, strong baking techniques, artistic presentation, cost control, and kitchen hygiene. Formal culinary education or pastry certification is desirable; willingness to work flexible hours including evenings