Premium Pastry Chef – Cape Town (Fine Dining, Innovation)

HotelJobs

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 201,000 - 246,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HotelJobs in Cape Town seeks a Pastry Chef for a premium dining venue opening in Moullie Point. The role blends creativity with precision to design, prepare, and present exquisite desserts that complement world‑class cuisine.

With 3–5 years in fine dining pastry, candidates will lead pastry production, mentor junior staff, and uphold strict hygiene standards while delivering memorable guest experiences. Salary ranges from ZAR 18,000 to 22,000 gross monthly.

Qualifications

Minimum 3–5 years in a pastry chef role within fine dining, luxury hotels, or premium restaurants.
Expertise in pastry techniques, chocolate work, sugar art, and modern dessert plating.

Responsibilities

Menu development: update desserts and seasonal offerings.
Pastry production: bake cakes, tarts, breads, chocolates and plated desserts.
Quality control: maintain premium dining standards in taste, texture and presentation.
Inventory management: monitor stock, order supplies, minimize waste.
Team collaboration and mentorship: support kitchen staff and train junior pastry team.
Hygiene and safety: uphold strict food safety standards.
Innovation: introduce new recipes and modern plating.
Customer experience: explain dessert concepts and elevate experiences.
Operational efficiency: assist with costs, portions, and profitability targets.