Pastry Chef - River Cruise

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. in Cape Town seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section of our kitchen, crafting pastries, cakes, and confections for high-end events and guests.

Fluent German speaking is required. The role demands creativity, precision, and the ability to work in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Proven pastry chef experience in a luxury or high-end setting.
• Culinary degree or equivalent pastry arts certification.
• Strong baking technique knowledge and ingredient handling.
• Ability to decorate visually appealing pastries and desserts.
• Excellent time management and organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with strong communication and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Operating and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the executive and sous chefs to ensure a successful working environment.
• Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.
• Developing new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
• Meeting with customers to discuss details and planning of custom-made desserts and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings.
• Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
• Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Supervising and training staff members, when needed.

Skills

Fluent German

Baking techniques

Time management

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree in pastry arts

Job description

• Operating and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the executive and sous chefs to ensure a successful working environment.
• Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.
• Developing new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
• Meeting with customers to discuss details and planning of custom-made desserts and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings.
• Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
• Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Supervising and training staff members, when needed.

Requirements:

• FLUENTGERMAN (SPEAKING)
• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, preferably in a high-end or luxury setting
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification in pastry arts
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and ingredients
• Ability to create and decorate visually appealing pastries and desserts
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be physically fit and able to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects