Senior Pastry Chef

HotelJobs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Cape Town invites an experienced Senior Pastry Chef to join a respected fine dining kitchen. The role focuses on leading the pastry section, crafting exceptional desserts, and mentoring junior pastry staff in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of pastry experience, strong technical skills, and a creative, organized approach to menu development and quality control. Start date ASAP with market-related remuneration.

Qualifications

• A relevant pastry or culinary qualification.
• 5+ years of professional pastry experience.
• Experience in high-volume kitchen within fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Strong technical pastry skills and eye for detail.
• Proven leadership abilities to manage a busy pastry section.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the pastry section, ensuring smooth service and consistent quality.
• Prepare desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods of exceptional standard.
• Maintain high standards of flavour, presentation and portion control.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior pastry chefs.
• Assist with seasonal menu development and innovative dessert concepts.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and wastage within the pastry section.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

Pastry or culinary qualification

Job description

SENIOR PASTRY CHEF

Cape Town | Fine Dining Restaurant

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Senior Pastry Chef to join a respected fine dining kitchen in Cape Town. We're looking for a creative and hands‑on pastry professional with a passion for exceptional desserts, refined presentation and consistently high standards.

THE ROLE

• Lead the daily operations of the pastry section, ensuring smooth service and consistent quality.
• Prepare exceptional desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods.
• Maintain high standards of flavour, presentation and portion control.
• Supervise; mentor and develop junior pastry chefs.
• Assist with seasonal menu development and innovative dessert concepts.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and wastage within the pastry section.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A relevant pastry or culinary qualification.
• At least 5 years' professional pastry experience.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen within a reputable fine dining, semi‑fine dining or luxury hospitality establishment.
• Strong technical pastry skills and an excellent eye for detail.
• Proven leadership abilities and the confidence to manage a busy pastry section.
• A creative, organised and quality-driven approach, with the ability to perform under pressure.

THE DETAILS

• Location: Cape Town
• Establishment: Fine Dining Restaurant
• Remuneration: Market Related
• Start Date: ASAP