South Africa: Pastry Chef De Partie – Sj2665, Sabi Sand posted by HotelJobs

About the Role

Safari JOBS is recruiting for an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join a prestigious luxury safari environment set within exceptional wildlife area. This is an exciting opportunity for a pastry professional who takes pride in precision, consistency, and creativity, and who thrives in a high-standard kitchen where every detail counts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the kitchen by taking charge of the pastry section
• Familiarise yourself with knowledge of products, suppliers, prices, and current stock
• Ensure that all pastry preparation is produced in accordance with company standards and food styling guide
• Manage food waste by ensuring that products issued in accordance with portion control measures are utilised effectively
• Ensure that any guest queries are escalated to the Head Chef
• Engage guests with clarity and enthusiasm when required
• Assist in waste and food cost management by preparing only the necessary quantities of food based on daily guest occupancies
• Prepare and check that the food on offer is in accordance with all daily menus including menus for dietaries
• Ensure that cross-contamination does not take place by following strict health and safety standards and by separating mise-en-place from service-related foods
• Ensure that guest special request, including but not limited to birthday cakes, in-room dining, packed breakfasts, out of camp dining etc. are prepared as required
• Always maintain health and safety practices in the kitchen
• Store all food in accordance with the relevant designated storage sections
• Side-by-side training and mentoring of junior staff and trainees on the fundamentals of food preparation and presentation

Requirements

• Clear criminal record
• Excellent employment track record (references will be verified)
• Excellent English fluency & literacy
• Matric / Grade 12 certificate
• A formal or tertiary culinary qualification is essential
• 3 – 5 years pastry experience in a 5 star safari-camp / lodge kitchen
• Use of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and stock control systems

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications are not required for this position.

Salary & Benefits

• CTC remuneration of approx. R16,000.00 per month
• DOE and qualifications
• Gratuities Either directly from guests / share in split gratuities equally among staff, excluding guides
• Accommodation provided
• Utilities including water, electricity, Wi-Fi
• 3 meals per day
• Uniform
• Company medical aid and pension fund contribution*
• Full Risk cover by the company (No cost to the employee): Lump sum Disability, Funeral & death benefit of 2x annual salary*
• Free parking
• Bednights
• Visitors are allowed per cycle, at a cost
• Staff gym facility at a nominal monthly fee
• Staff shop selling basic groceries, alcohol etc
• Staff TV room with a pool table

Work Cycle

• Work Cycle: 6 weeks on, 2 weeks off