Senior Pastry Chef de Partie - Award-Winning Fine Dining Restaurant - Stellenbosch
via Hospitality Jobs Africa · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Pay
- Market related
- Type
- Permanent
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Level
- Senior
- Sector
- Hospitality & Catering
- Closes
- in 60 days
- Recruiter
- Hospitality Jobs Africa · All jobs at Hospitality Jobs Africa
About the role
Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Senior Pastry Chef de Partie to join the culinary team at an award-winning luxury wine estate in Stellenbosch.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced pastry professional who takes pride in creating exceptional desserts and pastries, demonstrates outstanding attention to detail and enjoys working within a high-end culinary environment.
The successful candidate will combine technical pastry expertise with creativity, organisation and the ability to guide junior kitchen staff.
- Prepare, bake and present high-quality pastries and desserts.
- Maintain exceptional standards of flavour, consistency and presentation.
- Ensure all pastry mise en place is freshly prepared and completed on time.
- Decorate and finish desserts according to established specifications.
- Maintain accurate portioning, garnishing and plating standards.
- Assist with developing new recipes, dishes and presentation techniques.
- Supervise, train and guide Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs.
- Monitor pastry ingredients, stock levels and par stock.
- Assist with ordering, receiving and checking deliveries.
- Control food quality, portion sizes, wastage and costs.
- Maintain compliance with HACCP, food hygiene and health and safety standards.
- Ensure pastry preparation and storage areas remain clean and organised.
- Promote effective teamwork and communication across the kitchen.
What they're looking for
- Grade 12 essential.
- Chef Certificate or Diploma, preferably specialising in pastry.
- Preferably 2–3 years' experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie.
- Previous fine dining, luxury restaurant or five-star hospitality experience advantageous.
- Strong pastry preparation, baking, finishing and presentation skills.
- Passion for creative pastry and dessert production.
- Excellent planning and organisational ability.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to supervise and develop junior chefs.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional, reliable and self-disciplined.
- Comfortable working with discerning international clientele.
- Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Market Related / Cost to Company
- Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Employment: Permanent, Full-time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
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