Senior Pastry Chef

SENIOR PASTRY CHEF

Cape Town | Fine Dining Restaurant

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Senior Pastry Chef to join a respected fine dining kitchen in Cape Town. We're looking for a creative and hands-on pastry professional with a passion for exceptional desserts, refined presentation and consistently high standards.

THE ROLE

• Lead the daily operations of the pastry section, ensuring smooth service and consistent quality.
• Prepare exceptional desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods.
• Maintain high standards of flavour, presentation and portion control.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior pastry chefs.
• Assist with seasonal menu development and innovative dessert concepts.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and wastage within the pastry section.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A relevant pastry or culinary qualification.
• At least 5 years' professional pastry experience.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen within a reputable fine dining, semi-fine dining or luxury hospitality establishment.
• Strong technical pastry skills and an excellent eye for detail.
• Proven leadership abilities and the confidence to manage a busy pastry section.
• A creative, organised and quality-driven approach, with the ability to perform under pressure.

THE DETAILS

Location: Cape Town

Establishment: Fine Dining Restaurant

Remuneration: Market Related

Start Date: ASAP

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