Pastry Chef - Luxury Catering

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Coastal location

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a highly skilled Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section for premium catering. You will create desserts, cakes, and baked goods for high-end events, from concept through presentation, ensuring exceptional quality and visual appeal.

The role requires at least 4 years of pastry experience, formal patisserie training, and strong decorating talent. You will manage ingredients, inventory and train junior staff, while collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Pastry Chef.
• Formal training in patisserie and baking arts.
• Exceptional artistic talent in cake decorating and dessert presentation.
• In-depth knowledge of international pastry techniques and trends.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and decorate desserts, cakes, pastries, and bread for catering events.
• Source high-quality ingredients, manage pastry inventory and costs.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and client consultations.
• Ensure pastry production meets quality, presentation, and hygiene standards.
• Train and supervise junior pastry cooks and kitchen assistants in pastry techniques and station management.

Skills

Pastry chef

Dessert decoration

Menu development

Quality control

High-end catering

Education

Patisserie training

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and artistic Pastry Chef to join their premium catering division in Durban . This role demands creativity and precision to craft exquisite desserts, cakes, and baked goods for high-end events. You will be responsible for the entire pastry section, from concept development and ingredient sourcing to final presentation, ensuring a consistently high standard of quality and visual appeal. This is an exceptional chance for a dedicated pastry professional to showcase their talents in a demanding yet rewarding environment, contributing to the creation of unforgettable culinary experiences for discerning clientele.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and decorate a wide range of sophisticated desserts, cakes, pastries, and bread for catering events.
• Source high-quality ingredients, manage inventory for the pastry section, and maintain cost control targets.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and special dessert creations for client consultations.
• Ensure all pastry production meets rigorous quality, presentation, and hygiene standards.
• Train and supervise junior pastry cooks and kitchen assistants in pastry techniques and station management.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Pastry Chef , preferably within luxury hotels or high-end catering.
• Formal training in patisserie and baking arts.
• Exceptional artistic talent in cake decorating and dessert presentation.
• In-depth knowledge of various international pastry techniques and trends.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines efficiently.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonuses and potential for profit sharing.
• Exposure to exclusive events and clientele.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund contributions.
• A creative and inspiring work environment in a beautiful coastal city.