Hospitality and Outdoor
Starting Date: ASAP
Establishment: Restaurant
Senior Pastry Chef – Cape Town
Introduction
An upmarket, stylish restaurant in Cape Town is seeking a talented Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section in a dynamic hospitality environment. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to showcase creativity and technical expertise in a high‑volume, fine dining restaurant. The role requires strong leadership, pastry production knowledge, and the ability to deliver exceptional desserts, breads, and baked goods while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation.
Job Requirements and Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily pastry operations in a professional kitchen
- Prepare and present desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods to fine dining standards
- Supervise and develop junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff
- Ensure consistency, creativity, and quality across all pastry items
- Assist with seasonal menu development and new dessert concepts
- Monitor portion control, product consistency, and presentation standards
- Manage stock ordering, inventory, and supplier relationships
- Enforce hygiene, food safety, and health standards in the pastry kitchen
- Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient pastry section
- Support other kitchen sections when required
- Minimum of 5 years’ pastry experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality
- Culinary or pastry qualification required
- Please include your Pastry Portfolio with your application
Package
- Market related salary DOE
- Professional growth in a reputable Cape Town restaurant
Start Date: ASAP
