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