Wedding & Event Pastry Artist — Bespoke Cakes & Desserts

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on bakery products

Creative input and menu development

Modern kitchen facilities and premiumI

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to design and prepare bespoke wedding cakes, celebration pastries, and a range of desserts for weddings and high-end functions.

You will lead the pastry section, manage multiple orders, maintain quality and hygiene, and contribute to menu development while showcasing creativity with sugar work and fondant techniques in a bustling event catering environment.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of intricate cake designs
• Formal pastry training or certification
• Strong artistic flair and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Design and create bespoke wedding cakes and pastries for events.
• Manage the pastry section of the kitchen with timely, high-quality output.
• Develop new dessert concepts and seasonal specials.
• Maintain ingredient inventory and assist with ordering.
• Adhere to food safety standards and keep the pastry area clean.

Skills

Pastry artistry

Attention to detail

Creativity

Time management

Education

Formal pastry training

Tools

Sugar work tools

Fondant applications

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to design and prepare bespoke wedding cakes, celebration pastries, and a range of desserts for weddings and high-end functions.

You will lead the pastry section, manage multiple orders, maintain quality and hygiene, and contribute to menu development while showcasing creativity with sugar work and fondant techniques in a bustling event catering environment.