Pastry Sous Chef

Zohorecruit; Centurion; In loco; ZAR 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef for a luxury boutique hotel in Centurion, Gauteng. You will support the Pastry Chef, producing high-quality desserts and pastries while maintaining culinary standards.

Ideal candidates have senior pastry experience, strong leadership, and a passion for presentation. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required. Centurion is the location, in Gauteng.

Competenze

• Previous experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or in a senior pastry role.
• Formal culinary or pastry qualification is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and production.
• Experience in a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Creative approach to pastry and dessert preparation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Mansioni

• Assist the Pastry Chef with the daily operation of the pastry kitchen.
• Prepare and produce a variety of pastries, desserts, breads and baked goods.
• Ensure consistency, presentation and quality across all pastry products.
• Support menu development and introduce creative pastry concepts.
• Supervise and guide junior pastry team members.
• Ensure mise en place is completed efficiently and to standard.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Minimise wastage while maintaining quality and portion control.
• Assist with training and development within the pastry team.
• Support the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef with daily kitchen requirements.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Creative pastry

Formazione

Culinary/pastry qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Full time | Kendrick Recruitment | South Africa

Job Information

Pastry Chef

DOE

City Centurion

State/Province Gauteng

0014

Job Description

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a talented and experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join a luxury boutique hotel in Centurion, Gauteng.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate pastry professional who takes pride in producing high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods while supporting the pastry kitchen and maintaining exceptional culinary standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting the Pastry Chef with the daily operation of the pastry kitchen
• Preparing and producing a variety of high-quality pastries, desserts, breads and baked goods
• Ensuring consistency, presentation and quality across all pastry products
• Supporting menu development and introducing creative pastry concepts
• Supervising and guiding junior pastry team members
• Ensuring mise en place is completed efficiently and to the required standard
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering and stock control
• Minimising wastage while maintaining quality and portion control
• Assisting with training and development within the pastry team
• Supporting the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef with daily kitchen requirements

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or in a senior pastry role
• Formal culinary or pastry qualification would be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and production
• Experience within a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation
• Creative approach to pastry and dessert preparation
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Location: Centurion, Gauteng
• Position: Pastry Sous Chef