South Africa: Pastry Sous Chef / Head Of Pastry – Stellenbosch Winelands Top 10 Trip Advisor posted by HotelJobs

This highly rated Trip Advisor Fine Dining Restaurant on one of SA’s recenlty launched wine estates outside Stellenbosch is in need of a skilled and creative SENIOR PASTRY CHEF. The pastry department produces a range of plated hot and cold desserts for both the lunch and dinner menus as well as artisan breads, bread rolls and health loaf breads. ProStaffSelect are in search of candidates with good all round pastry, baking and dessert production skills with proven abilities in plating and garnish components. REQUIREMENTS: Focused pastry qualification At least 3 years experience within DESSERT Fine Dining / 5* a la carte operations Advanced Dessert Techniques needed for detailed plating components and INNOVATIVE plating concepts Must have strong personality and perseverance in working long & demanding shifts Strengths in delegating and leading junior Pastry Team (2 Junoir CDP’s & 1 Trainee) Must be innovative and confident in creating new desserts, costings, managing food cost and GPs for the section Own transport essential due to the location of this property as staff transport is not provided. Please include at least 5 photos of your recent plated pastry work / desserts only (no function menus please)