Head Pastry Chef

Head Pastry Chef Luxury Restaurant Group Franschhoek

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented and innovative Head Pastry Chef to join a prestigious luxury restaurant group in Franschhoek. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative culinary professional to showcase their skills and lead a dedicated pastry team within a world-class dining environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the pastry section ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional quality and presentation

Develop and design innovative pastry menus in line with the restaurant s standards and guest expectations

Oversee daily production stock management and cost controls within the pastry kitchen

Train mentor and manage junior pastry chefs fostering growth and development within the team

Uphold strict food safety hygiene and quality standards at all times

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team to create seamless and memorable dining experiences

Requirements :

Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment

Strong creative flair and passion for producing innovative desserts and pastries

Excellent leadership and team management skills

Solid understanding of kitchen operations costing and stock control

Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining meticulous attention to detail

Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences through culinary excellence

Salary : Negotiable depending on experience

experience

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Cake Decorating,Cooking,Baking,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1