South Africa: Head Chef – Bespoke Bakery & Cafe posted by Karen Tupper Recruitment

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Head Pastry Chef to join this luxury brand, heading up their bespoke bakery and cafe. Responsibilities for the new role Prepare a wide variety of goods such as breads, cakes, cookies, pies, etc. following traditional and modern recipes Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting Monitor stocks for baking ingredients and make appropriate orders within budget with the executive chef Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently Identify staffing requirements & training schedules to develop the team with the executive chef Maintain an orderly bakery & pastry kitchen and adhere to health and safety standards REQUIREMENTS: Culinary Degree / Diploma in Patisserie Extensive experience as a Head Pastry Chef in a luxury, 5* hotel, resort or similar Strong leadership skills, able to lead a multi cultural team Creative with excellent skills in pastry and bakery Must have a clean work, criminal and health record Valid passport