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Head Pastry Chef
The President Hotel
Cape Town, KSA
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Pastry TechniquesChocolate ArtistrySugar ArtistryPlated DessertsMenu DesignKitchen Management
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About the Role
The President Hotel seeks an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead its pastry kitchen, creating world-class desserts and pastries. The role requires strong leadership, technical excellence, and a commitment to luxury standards.
Key Skills for This Role
Pastry TechniquesChocolate ArtistrySugar ArtistryPlated DessertsMenu DesignKitchen Management
Responsibilities
- Leading, mentoring and inspiring the hotel pastry brigade while maintaining high culinary standards
- Designing and refining dessert menus, pastries, plated desserts and specialty items
- Ensuring all hotel pastry offerings meet exceptional standards in quality, consistency and presentation
- Managing daily operations of the hotel pastry kitchen, including production planning and service readiness
- Conducting regular tastings, inspections and quality control checks
- Overseeing procurement, stock control and storage to ensure freshness and cost efficiency
- Coordinating pastry production for hotel restaurants, banqueting, room service and events
- Enforcing strict hygiene, sanitation and food safety standards in line with HACCP and hotel protocols
- Maintaining an organised, clean and inspection ready hotel pastry kitchen
- Working closely with the Executive Chef, hotel F&B team and front of house teams
- Training, guiding and developing hotel pastry team members
- Staying up to date with international pastry trends and innovations
Requirements
- Formal pastry or culinary qualification
- Minimum 5 years' experience in luxury hotels or fine dining
- At least 3 years in a senior or Sous/Head Pastry Chef leadership role
- Proven expertise in classic and contemporary pastry techniques, chocolate, sugar artistry and plated desserts
- Strong leadership and pastry kitchen team management experience
- Excellent organisational, planning and operational skills
- Strong knowledge of hygiene, food safety and hotel kitchen compliance standards
- South African ID or valid work permit
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- The President Hotel is looking for a Hotel Head Pastry Chef to combine creativity, technical excellence and strong kitchen leadership.
- The role is ideal for a passionate pastry professional who thrives in a fast paced luxury hotel environment.
Minimum Requirements
- Formal pastry or culinary qualification
- Minimum 5 years' experience in luxury hotels or fine dining environments
- At least 3 years in a senior or Sous/Head Pastry Chef leadership role within a hotel or luxury hospitality environment
- Proven expertise in classic and contemporary pastry techniques, chocolate, sugar artistry and plated desserts
- Strong leadership and pastry kitchen team management experience
- Excellent organisational, planning and operational skills
- Strong knowledge of hygiene, food safety and hotel kitchen compliance standards
- South African ID or valid work permit
- CV must be fully updated prior to submission
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading, mentoring and inspiring the hotel pastry brigade while maintaining high culinary standards
- Designing and refining dessert menus, pastries, plated desserts and specialty items
- Ensuring all hotel pastry offerings meet exceptional standards in quality, consistency and presentation
- Managing daily operations of the hotel pastry kitchen, including production planning and service readiness
- Conducting regular tastings, inspections and quality control checks
- Overseeing procurement, stock control and storage to ensure freshness and cost efficiency
- Coordinating pastry production for hotel restaurants, banqueting, room service and events
- Enforcing strict hygiene, sanitation and food safety standards in line with HACCP and hotel protocols
- Maintaining an organised, clean and inspection ready hotel pastry kitchen
- Working closely with the Executive Chef, hotel F&B team and front of house teams to enhance the overall dining experience
- Training, guiding and developing hotel pastry team members
- Staying up to date with international pastry trends and innovations while maintaining the hotel's luxury standards
Key Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional technical pastry skill and creativity
- Strong leadership and team development ability
- Uncompromising attention to detail and consistency
- Excellent organisational and operational control
- Ability to perform calmly and effectively under pressure
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Passion for innovation balanced with respect for tradition
Why Join The President Hotel
- Be part of a hotel culinary team passionate about excellence and creativity
- Work in a high volume luxury hotel environment
- Play a key role in our journey toward luxury
- Create memorable dining experiences for an international hotel guest base
- Competitive salary, company contribution to medical and pension and great team culture
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