Job Description

You will lead all pastry operations across three distinct outlets, ensuring the highest standards of quality, creativity and consistency. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, you'll manage a small team (1?Baker, 1?Junior Pastry Chef) and collaborate closely with kitchen management and front?of?house to deliver an unforgettable guest experience.



Key Responsibilities

Menu Development:

Conceptualise, design and refine dessert and pastry menus to align with seasonal estate produce.

Production Management:

Oversee daily pastry production for three outlets, ensuring timely delivery and impeccable presentation.

Team Leadership:

Mentor, train and supervise your Baker and Junior Pastry Chef; conduct regular performance reviews and skills workshops.

Quality Control:

Maintain rigorous standards for taste, texture, hygiene and plating; enforce HACCP and safety procedures.

Inventory & Cost Control:

Forecast requirements, manage purchasing, minimize waste and control food?cost margins.

Collaboration:

Work hand?in?hand with the sommelier and Executive Chef to create dessert-wine pairing experiences.



Candidate Requirements

Experience:

Minimum 5?years' fine?dining pastry experience at a leading five?star South African establishment.

Leadership:

Proven track record managing and developing small pastry teams.

Technical Skills:

Mastery of classic and contemporary pastry techniques, chocolate work and sugar artistry.

Creativity:

Strong flair for menu innovation, plating aesthetics and seasonal ingredient use.

Work Ethic:

Willingness to work Wednesday-Sunday; flexibility for overtime during peak periods.

Qualifications:

Culinary diploma or equivalent; health & safety certification advantageous.

Communication:

Fluent in English; exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.



What We Offer



Competitive salary of R 30 000 - 32 500 per month



Overtime at standard estate rates



Tips pooled daily



Professionally laundered uniforms



Complimentary staff meals on shift



Opportunity to shape a high?end pastry program in one of South Africa's premier wine estates

To Apply:

Please send your CV, portfolio of signature dishes and references



Between 5 - 7 Years