Pastry Lead — Luxury Hotel, Creative Desserts & Team Leadership

Fairmont; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont in Cape Town seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to coordinate and elevate pastry and confectionery across the hotel. You will lead pastry operations, contribute to menu development, and ensure consistent quality and presentation in line with luxury standards.

The role requires 4+ years in pastry, including supervisory responsibility, with strong leadership, communication, and HACCP/compliance focus. A Matric and culinary diploma are essential; pastry specialization is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (verbal & written).
• Matric and a registered Culinary Diploma (Level 3 or higher); pastry specialization advantageous.
• Minimum of 4 years’ progressive pastry experience in a luxury hotel kitchen, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Computer literate in Excel, Word, Outlook and stock systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily pastry production for the hotel and supervise pastry teams.
• Assist in menu planning, costing, and maintaining portion standards.
• Enforce health and safety protocols and maintain hygiene across pastry areas.
• Manage stock takes and par stock levels, ensuring proper storage.
• Coach and develop team members through training and performance management.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility in shifts

Analytical thinking

Education

Matric

Culinary Diploma (Level 3+)

Pastry specialization advantageous

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Fairmont in Cape Town seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to coordinate and elevate pastry and confectionery across the hotel. You will lead pastry operations, contribute to menu development, and ensure consistent quality and presentation in line with luxury standards.

The role requires 4+ years in pastry, including supervisory responsibility, with strong leadership, communication, and HACCP/compliance focus. A Matric and culinary diploma are essential; pastry specialization is advantageous.