Senior Pastry Chef de Partie DELAIRE GRAFF KITCHEN

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Delaire Graff Estate is looking for a professional and passionate Senior Pastry CDP to prepare and present high-quality pastries and desserts in accordance with the Chef’s recipes and specifications, while maintaining exceptional standards of quality, creativity and hygiene. Responsibilities: Prepare, cook and present pastries and desserts to the highest standards. Ensure mise-en-place is freshly prepared and ready on time. Decorate pastries and ensure correct portioning, garnishing and presentation. Assist with developing new dishes, recipes and presentation techniques. Supervise, guide and train Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs. Manage stock levels, ingredient orders, deliveries and par stock. Control food quality, portion sizes, waste and costs. Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, health and safety standards. Maintain a clean, organised and efficient working environment. Promote teamwork and effective cooperation within the kitchen and across departments. Requirements: Grade 12 and a Chef Certificate\/Diploma, preferably in pastry. Preferably 2–3 years’ experience as a Pastry CDP. Passion for pastry and the hospitality industry. Excellent attention to detail and presentation. Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. Customer-focused, with the ability to work with distinguished clientele. Ability to work professionally with diverse cultures and religions. Honesty, integrity, accountability, flexibility and self-discipline. Friendly, professional, punctual and reliable. Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays. Delaire Graff Estate is an equal opportunity employer.