Job Description

The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira located at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, is a signature fine-dining restaurant owned and managed by highly acclaimed Chef Marthinus Ferreira.

We offer the opportunity to a highly skilled, passionate and committed individual to join our exceptional team as a Pastry Chef. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of culinary expertise, artistic flair, and meticulous attention to detail to craft high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods that elevate the overall dining experience. As a key member of the kitchen brigade, the Pastry Chef will be responsible for the creation, preparation, and presentation of all pastry items, while leading a team to maintain the highest culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Development

Collaborate with the Head Chef to design and develop seasonal and innovative dessert menus that align with the restaurant's culinary vision

Recipe Creation

Create, test, and refine recipes to ensure consistent quality, flavor, and presentation.

Ingredient Sourcing

Identify and source premium ingredients, ensuring freshness and superior quality in all pastry items.

Production

Oversee and participate in the preparation, baking, and decorating of desserts, pastries, and baked goods to meet daily service needs.

Presentation

Ensure that each dessert is artfully plated and aesthetically aligned with fine dining standards.

Team Management

Lead, train, and mentor pastry team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Inventory Management

Monitor stock levels of pastry ingredients and supplies, manage ordering, and minimize waste.

Quality Control

Maintain exceptional standards of taste, texture, and consistency across all pastry products.

Hygiene and Safety

Uphold rigorous hygiene and sanitation practices and ensure compliance with food safety regulations at all times.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a fine dining or upscale restaurant setting Culinary degree or formal pastry training preferred Strong understanding of pastry techniques, ingredients, and flavor pairing Exceptional artistic and presentation skills Ability to manage a team and coordinate production in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and time-management skills Commitment to excellence and innovation Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Work Environment:

Fast-paced fine dining environment. Requires evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Remuneration Details:

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Start Date:

Asap

Consideration:

Candidates, who are already residing in the Western Cape will have preference. We can only consider South African Citizens or applicants who hold a valid South African Permanent Residence. Applicants, who live in other provinces of South Africa still need to attend personal interviews and if requested to do any cook-offs, will do so completely at their own expense.

We handle high volumes of applications daily and will only be able to reply, via e-mail, to candidates who have met our clients' requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications submitted must contain:

Updated CV with contactable references Food portfolio of eat least 10 pastry dishes Tertiary Educational documents Professional Written References

How to apply:

Email: tania@taniabrandconsulting.co.za

Please Note:

If you have not heard back from our team regarding your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: R15000,00 - R16000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7600: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

Are you a South African citizen?
Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 2025/07/23