Senior Pastry Kitchen Lead - Desserts & Breads

Helderberg Personnel; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel seeks an experienced Pastry Head for a senior role in a luxury hospitality setting near Somerset West. You will lead the pastry kitchen, supervise juniors and ensure exceptional presentation and consistency across all desserts, pastries and breads.

Applicants should hold a professional pastry or culinary qualification, have senior kitchen experience in upmarket environments, and demonstrate strong technique, creativity, attention to detail and robust organisational skills,

Qualifications

• Professional pastry or culinary qualification required.
• Senior pastry kitchen experience in a luxury environment preferred.
• Strong pastry technique and creativity.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the daily pastry kitchen operations.
• Prepare and oversee the production of desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods.
• Maintain exceptional presentation, quality and consistency.
• Supervise and guide junior pastry team members.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, food costing and minimising wastage.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills

Senior pastry

Leadership

Food safety

Creativity

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Pastry

Job description

Helderberg Personnel seeks an experienced Pastry Head for a senior role in a luxury hospitality setting near Somerset West. You will lead the pastry kitchen, supervise juniors and ensure exceptional presentation and consistency across all desserts, pastries and breads.

Applicants should hold a professional pastry or culinary qualification, have senior kitchen experience in upmarket environments, and demonstrate strong technique, creativity, attention to detail and robust organisational skills,