Pastry Sous Chef

Christine Loopstra; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury 5-star country estate in the Cape Winelands is seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef to lead and oversee the pastry section, delivering desserts, pastries and baked goods to the highest standards.

You will manage daily pastry kitchen operations, supervise junior team members, assist with stock control and food costing, and uphold strict hygiene and food safety practices. Relevant senior pastry experience and a professional qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional pastry or culinary qualification.
• Previous experience in a senior pastry kitchen position.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Experience in an upmarket hotel or luxury hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the daily pastry kitchen operations
• Prepare and oversee the production of desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods
• Maintain exceptional presentation, quality and consistency
• Supervise and guide junior pastry team members
• Assist with stock control, ordering, food costing and minimising wastage
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards

Skills

Strong technical pastry skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Education

Professional pastry or culinary qualification

Job description

PASTRY SOUS CHEF

Somerset West: My client, a luxury 5-star country estate in the Cape Winelands, is seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef to support and oversee the pastry section. This role is ideal for a creative and technically skilled pastry professional with a passion for producing exceptional desserts, pastries and baked creations to the highest standards.

Create exceptional pastry experiences through creativity, precision and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with managing the daily pastry kitchen operations
• Prepare and oversee the production of desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods
• Maintain exceptional presentation, quality and consistency
• Supervise and guide junior pastry team members
• Assist with stock control, ordering, food costing and minimising wastage
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards

Criteria:

• Relevant professional pastry or culinary qualification
• Previous experience in a senior pastry kitchen position
• Strong technical pastry skills and creativity
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Previous experience in an upmarket hotel or luxury hospitality environment

Please note that consideration will be given primarily to applicants with relevant experience in an equivalent position within the hospitality industry, preferably in an upmarket or luxury establishment.

Candidates who currently reside in or near Somerset West, or those who are planning to relocate, are invited to apply for this role