Senior Pastry Chef 5012

HotelJobs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef for a professional hotel kitchen. The role requires an experienced pastry professional with a relevant qualification and a track record in high-volume, fine dining or luxury hospitality environments.

You will lead pastry operations, ensure dessert presentation excellence, and manage a busy kitchen under pressure. Applicants should submit a food portfolio or 4–6 photographs of their creations with the application.

Qualifications

• Requires relevant culinary or pastry qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' pastry experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience in fine dining, semi-fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques and dessert presentation.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead a team and work under pressure.

Skills

Pastry qualification

5+ years pastry experience

High-volume kitchen

Fine dining / luxury hospitality

Dessert presentation

Team leadership under pressure

Job description

SENIOR PASTRY CHEF

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Salary: R20K - R25K

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced Senior Pastry Chef to join a professional hotel kitchen in Cape Town.

Requirements; Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant culinary or pastry qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant pastry experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience working in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience in a reputable fine dining, semi-fine dining or luxury hospitality establishment.
• Strong knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques and dessert presentation.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead a team and work effectively under pressure.

Important Application Requirement

Please submit a food portfolio or 4–6 photographs of your food creations together with your application.