Senior Pastry Chef de Partie DELAIRE GRAFF KITCHEN

Delaire (Pty) Ltd.; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaire Graff Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is seeking a professional Senior Pastry CDP to craft and plate premium pastries and desserts per the Chef’s recipes, ensuring top quality, creativity and hygiene.

You will oversee mise-en-place, decorate and portion pastries, train junior staff, manage stock and uphold HACCP and safety standards in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a Chef Certificate/Diploma, preferably in pastry.
• 2–3 years’ experience as a Pastry CDP.
• Passion for pastry and the hospitality industry.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Customer-focused, with the ability to work with distinguished clientele.
• Ability to work professionally with diverse cultures and religions.
• Honesty, integrity, accountability, flexibility and self-discipline.
• Friendly, professional, punctual and reliable.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present pastries and desserts to the highest standards.
• Ensure mise-en-place is freshly prepared and ready on time.
• Decorate pastries and ensure correct portioning, garnishing and presentation.
• Assist with developing new dishes, recipes and presentation techniques.
• Supervise, guide and train Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs.
• Manage stock levels, ingredient orders, deliveries and par stock.
• Control food quality, portion sizes, waste and costs.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient working environment.
• Promote teamwork and effective cooperation within the kitchen and across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12, Chef Certificate/Diploma (pastry preferred)

Job description

Delaire Graff Estate is looking for a professional and passionate Senior Pastry CDP to prepare and present high-quality pastries and desserts in accordance with the Chef’s recipes and specifications, while maintaining exceptional standards of quality, creativity and hygiene.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook and present pastries and desserts to the highest standards.

• Ensure mise-en-place is freshly prepared and ready on time.

• Decorate pastries and ensure correct portioning, garnishing and presentation.

• Assist with developing new dishes, recipes and presentation techniques.

• Supervise, guide and train Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs.

• Manage stock levels, ingredient orders, deliveries and par stock.

• Control food quality, portion sizes, waste and costs.

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, health and safety standards.

• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient working environment.

• Promote teamwork and effective cooperation within the kitchen and across departments.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 and a Chef Certificate/Diploma, preferably in pastry.

• Preferably 2–3 years’ experience as a Pastry CDP.

• Passion for pastry and the hospitality industry.

• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.

• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.

• Customer-focused, with the ability to work with distinguished clientele.

• Ability to work professionally with diverse cultures and religions.

• Honesty, integrity, accountability, flexibility and self-discipline.

• Friendly, professional, punctual and reliable.

• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

  Delaire Graff Estate is an equal opportunity employer.