Pastry Sous Chef

Kendrick Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is assisting a luxury boutique hotel in Centurion, Gauteng to recruit a Pastry Sous Chef. You will lead a pastry team, craft high-end desserts, and contribute to menu development in a demanding hospitality setting.

Ideal candidates will have senior pastry experience in luxury hotels, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining exceptional quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• Previous senior pastry experience required.
• Proven leadership and training ability.
• Experience in luxury hotel pastry operations.
• Strong hygiene and food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pastry Chef with daily pastry kitchen operations.
• Produce high-quality pastries, desserts, breads and baked goods.
• Ensure consistency and presentation across all pastry products.
• Contribute to menu development and introduce creative pastry concepts.
• Supervise and mentor junior pastry staff.
• Maintain mise en place to standard and efficiency.
• Uphold high hygiene, cleanliness and safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Minimise wastage while ensuring quality and portion control.
• Support training and development within the pastry team.
• Assist Pastry Chef and Executive Chef with daily kitchen needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Pastry techniques

Attention to detail

Creativity

Education

Formal pastry qualification

Job description

Pastry Sous Chef – Luxury Boutique Hotel – Centurion, Gauteng

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

Position details

• Location: Centurion, Gauteng
• Property: Luxury Boutique Hotel
• Position: Pastry Sous Chef
• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience