Wedding & Event Pastry Chef — Stunning Cakes & Desserts

Placements24

Mossel Bay

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Dental insurance
High-profile weddings
Modern equipment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Pastry Chef specializing in wedding and event creations for our premium catering service in Mossel Bay. You will design, prepare, and decorate wedding cakes, desserts and pastries for various occasions, collaborating with clients to bring their visions to life.

The ideal candidate holds a strong portfolio with expertise in cake decorating, sugar artistry, baking science, and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

  • Proven pastry chef with a wedding/event portfolio.
  • Expertise in cake decorating, sugar artistry, and pastry techniques.
  • Strong understanding of baking science, ingredient functions and flavor pairings.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, especially during peak seasons.
  • Creative with an eye for detail and aesthetic presentation.

Responsibilities

  • Design and create custom wedding cakes, desserts and pastries for events.
  • Prepare a wide range of pastry items with consistent quality and presentation.
  • Manage inventory, order supplies and control costs in the pastry department.
  • Collaborate with clients and catering team to finalize dessert selections and ensure seamless execution.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry kitchen following safety standards.

Skills

Pastry chef experience
Cake decorating
Sugar artistry
Baking science
Time management
Creativity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Pastry Chef specializing in wedding and event creations for our premium catering service in Mossel Bay. You will design, prepare, and decorate wedding cakes, desserts and pastries for various occasions, collaborating with clients to bring their visions to life.

The ideal candidate holds a strong portfolio with expertise in cake decorating, sugar artistry, baking science, and a keen eye for detail.

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