Senior Pastry Chef

CFS Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Pastry Chef for a fine dining restaurant in Cape Town. You will lead the pastry section, craft exceptional desserts, and mentor junior chefs in a high-volume, luxury hospitality setting.

The role requires a relevant pastry/culinary qualification and 5+ years of professional pastry experience, with a keen eye for detail and menu development ideas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional pastry experience.
• Strong technical pastry skills with high presentation standards.
• Proven leadership abilities to manage a busy pastry section.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry operations for smooth service and consistent quality.
• Prepare desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods.
• Maintain flavour, presentation and portion control.
• Mentor and develop junior pastry chefs.
• Assist with seasonal menu development and innovative desserts.
• Manage stock, ordering and wastage in pastry.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Attention to detail

Creative dessert concepts

High-volume kitchen

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

INTERESTED?

If you have the technical expertise, creativity and leadership skills to deliver exceptional pastry creations, we’d love to hear from you.