Franschhoek: Head Pastry Chef posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Head Pastry Chef | Luxury Restaurant Group | Franschhoek

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented and innovative Head Pastry Chef to join a prestigious luxury restaurant group in Franschhoek. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative culinary professional to showcase their skills and lead a dedicated pastry team within 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 and guest expectations

• Oversee daily production, stock management, and cost controls within the pastry kitchen

• Train, mentor, and manage junior pastry chefs, fostering growth and development within the team

• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards at all times

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team to create seamless and memorable dining experiences

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment

• 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 through culinary excellence

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience