Senior Pastry Chef - High-Volume Production

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420.000 - 620.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Staff discounts on food and housing

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Senior Pastry Chef to lead high-volume pastry production, develop menus, and manage a pastry team across multiple outlets and events in the hospitality sector.

The role demands extensive patisserie skills, strong leadership, budgeting acumen, and a dedication to HACCP standards while delivering exceptional desserts and breads.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years in pastry with a senior or supervisory role.
• Proven patisserie techniques including sugar work.
• Experience in high-volume production essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of food costing, inventory and budget control.

Aufgaben

• Lead pastry team in high-volume production ensuring consistency.
• Develop innovative dessert menus and custom cakes.
• Oversee pastry prep for range of items.
• Maintain taste, texture, and presentation standards.
• Manage sourcing, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Enforce food safety and HACCP in kitchen.
• Train and mentor junior pastry staff.
• Control pastry department budget and costs.
• Collaborate with Exec Chefs on menus and events.
• Stay updated on pastry trends and techniques.

Kenntnisse

High-volume production leadership

Patisserie expertise

Baking and decorating

Food costing & budgeting

Team management & mentoring

Food safety & HACCP

Ausbildung

Culinary degree in Pastry Arts

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading hospitality provider in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA , is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Pastry Chef to manage their high-volume pastry production. This role demands a deep understanding of patisserie, exceptional baking skills, and the ability to lead a team in producing a wide array of exquisite desserts, cakes, and baked goods for various hospitality outlets and events. The Senior Pastry Chef will be responsible for menu development, quality control, cost management, and ensuring the highest standards of presentation and flavor. If you are a passionate pastry artist with a knack for leadership and high-volume production, this is the role for you in vibrant Durban .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry team in all aspects of high-volume production, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Develop innovative and appealing dessert menus, seasonal specials, and custom cakes.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of a wide range of pastries, cakes, breads, and other baked goods.
• Ensure all pastry items meet Our client's exacting standards for taste, texture, and presentation.
• Manage ingredient sourcing, ordering, inventory control, and waste reduction for the pastry section.
• Implement and enforce strict food safety and sanitation protocols in the pastry kitchen.
• Train and mentor junior pastry chefs and bakers, fostering skill development and a positive team environment.
• Manage the pastry department budget, controlling costs and optimizing profitability.
• Collaborate with Executive Chefs and management on menu planning and special events.
• Stay abreast of current trends and advancements in pastry arts and baking techniques.

Requirements

• Professional culinary degree or certification in Pastry Arts, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in pastry, with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in a wide range of patisserie techniques, including baking, decorating, and sugar work.
• Experience in high-volume production environments is essential.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of food costing, inventory management, and budget control.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Creativity and a passion for developing new and exciting pastry creations.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and meet production deadlines.
• Must be based in or able to relocate to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal .

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package tailored to the expertise of a Senior Pastry Chef, along with performance-based bonuses. You will have the opportunity to exercise your creativity and leadership in a dynamic hospitality setting. Access to excellent equipment and premium ingredients will support your work. Professional development opportunities and continuous learning are encouraged. Employees benefit from staff discounts on food and accommodation. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in the thriving culinary scene of Durban .