Franschhoek: Head Pastry Chef – Luxury Restaurant Group – Franschhoek | Lb posted by HotelJobs

?? Head Pastry Chef | Luxury Restaurant Group | Franschhoek ?? Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a talented and creative Head Pastry Chef to join a prestigious luxury restaurant group in Franschhoek. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to lead a pastry team and showcase their skills in a world-class dining environment. Key Responsibilities: ? Lead the pastry section, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional quality and presentation ? Develop and design innovative pastry menus in line with the restaurants standards ? Oversee daily production, stock management, and cost controls within the pastry kitchen ? Train, mentor, and manage junior pastry chefs, fostering growth and development ? Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards at all times ? Collaborate with the Executive Chef and wider team to create memorable dining experiences Requirements: ?? Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in fine dining or luxury hospitality ? Strong creative flair and passion for producing innovative desserts and pastries ? Excellent leadership and team management skills ? Solid understanding of kitchen operations, costing, and stock control Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining meticulous attention to detail Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences ? Salary: Negotiable depending on experience