Senior Pastry Chef – Luxury Hospitality, High-Volume

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Lephalale; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Pastry Chef/Senior Pastry Chef with a strong background in luxury hospitality pastry production. The role requires delivering high-quality, high-volume pastry items in upscale settings such as hotels, lodges, or fine dining establishments.

Candidates should have formal pastry qualifications and HACCP experience. Expect responsibilities around pastry design, menu development, cost control, and ensuring safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Formal Culinary or Pastry qualification from a recognised institution.
• Food Safety/HACCP Certification.
• First Aid Certification (advantageous).

Skills

Advanced pastry techniques

Cake decorating

Dessert menu planning

Food costing

Inventory management

HACCP knowledge

Commercial pastry equipment operation

Basic computer skills

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Pastry Arts

Formal Culinary or Pastry qualification

Food Safety/HACCP Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Pastry Chef/Senior Pastry Chef with a strong background in luxury hospitality pastry production. The role requires delivering high-quality, high-volume pastry items in upscale settings such as hotels, lodges, or fine dining establishments.

Candidates should have formal pastry qualifications and HACCP experience. Expect responsibilities around pastry design, menu development, cost control, and ensuring safety and hygiene standards.