Head Pastry Chef

Recruiter:

Hospitality Hire

Job Ref:

CPT000041/AW

Date posted:

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R25 000ctc

SUMMARY:
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ð Cape Town, Western Cape | 5-Star Hotel | Full-Time | On-Site

Diploma in Pastry or Culinary Arts required | Minimum 2–3 years in a pastry leadership role | Expertise in modern pastry production & creative menu development | South African citizenship required

Craft. Inspire. Create with Sweet Precision.
Hospitality Hire SA is recruiting on behalf of a luxury hotel in Cape Town renowned for its refined culinary identity and guest-focused service. We are seeking a visionary Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry kitchen, deliver exceptional quality, and design world-class dessert experiences.

The Role

You will manage all aspects of pastry and dessert operations from daily production and team supervision to menu innovation and inventory control. Champion creativity and excellence while ensuring all products meet the highest standards in presentation, taste, and consistency.

POSITION INFO:

What We’re Looking For

Diploma or certificate in Pastry, Culinary Arts, or Baking
Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in a senior pastry role within a luxury hotel or fine dining environment
Strong command of modern pastry trends, tools, and techniques
Passion for innovation, aesthetics, and guest satisfaction
Proficiency in kitchen organisation, inventory control, and cost management
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Willingness to work flexible shifts, including early mornings and weekends
South African citizenship required

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Kitchen Management

Direct and schedule pastry kitchen operations
Supervise, train, and guide pastry staff to maintain high standards
Collaborate with executive and sous chefs to align service delivery

Pastry & Dessert Creation

Craft premium-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods for à la carte, banqueting, and events
Ensure precision in taste, texture, presentation, and portioning
Drive visual excellence and consistency across the dessert offering

Menu Design & Innovation

Develop seasonal menus and signature offerings
Experiment with new recipes, techniques, and presentation styles
Align creativity with cost-efficiency and brand identity

Stock Management & Cost Control

Monitor ingredient usage, wastage, and order cycles
Ensure production is cost-effective and sustainable
Maintain updated inventory records and supplier relationships

Hygiene & Food Safety

Uphold HACCP and hotel sanitation standards
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food handling protocols
Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of all pastry equipment

Personal Attributes

Creative and quality-driven
Calm, focused, and detail-oriented
Strong organisational and time management skills
Natural mentor with high personal standards

Why Join?

Join one of Cape Town’s leading luxury hospitality teams
Express your creativity in a refined, high-expectation environment
Lead a talented pastry brigade with autonomy and support

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be contacted.

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