Pastry Sous Chef

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to lead a high-volume cruise ship pastry program. You will develop menus, manage inventory, train a team, and ensure top pastry standards for guests.

Requirements include a culinary degree or equivalent, at least 3 years in a 4/5‑star dining setting, strong leadership, time management, and advanced pastry techniques. Flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a Pastry Sous Chef in high-volume luxury dining.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Creative pastry mindset with knowledge of techniques and flavors.
• Ability to work in fast-paced cruise ship environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and holidays.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute pastry menus for guests.
• Manage inventory and supplies to ensure freshness.
• Train and supervise a pastry team to maintain high standards.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary pastry kitchen according to standards.
• Create visually appealing desserts, pastries and baked goods.
• Collaborate with culinary team for seamless guest dining experience.
• Stay current with industry trends and introduce new ideas.
• Assist with ordering and receiving ingredients and supplies.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Creativity

Menu development

Team supervision

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef to develop and execute pastry menus for our guests
• Manage inventory and supplies, ensuring all ingredients are fresh and readily available
• Train and supervise a team of pastry chefs, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient production
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen, adhering to all food safety and sanitation standards
• Create and execute visually appealing and delicious pastries, desserts, and baked goods
• Collaborate with other members of the culinary team to ensure a seamless and efficient dining experience for our guests
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques, continuously bringing new ideas and creativity to the menu
• Assist with ordering and receiving of ingredients and supplies
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards

Qualifications:

• - Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Pastry Sous Chef in a high-volume, 4/5 Star restaurant, orfine dining establishment
• - Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• - Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team
• - Excellent time management and organizational skills
• - Creative and innovative mindset
• -Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and flavors
• -Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• -Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• -Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• -Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test to work in the cruise ship