South Africa: Pastry Junior Sous Chef posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Pastry Junior Sous Chef Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Junior Sous Chef to join a prestigious private game reserve located in the heart of the Sabi Sands. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a skilled pastry chef who thrives in a luxury hospitality environment and has a flair for creativity while maintaining the highest culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the daily operations of the pastry kitchen in line with 5-star standards of excellence.

• Maintain fridges and stores to the highest hygiene and stock rotation standards.

• Communicate effectively with kitchen and lodge front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations.

• Correctly use and maintain kitchen equipment.

• Accurately and timeously order ingredients required for the section.

• Maintain and consistently produce items from a set of recipes within the pastry section.

• Focus on the training and development of kitchen skills within the team.

• Provide clear handovers between shifts to ensure continuity.

• Contribute towards sustainability initiatives, operating within environmental parameters and seeking opportunities to further enhance eco-friendly practices.

• Support multi-skilling initiatives and assist in other areas as reasonably required by the operation.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Senior High School/Secondary School qualification.

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a medium-sized pastry kitchen and a three-year chefs qualification.

• Strong understanding of kitchen procedures, timing requirements, and planning.

• Creative flair with the ability to design and implement new pastry menus.

• Ability to train and manage staff, with basic knowledge of labour legislation.

• Knowledge of safety procedures and proficiency in using firefighting equipment.

• First Aid training (training provided if required).

• Excellent communication skills.

• High standards of personal hygiene and grooming.

Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience. Package includes Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Meals, Accommodation, Uniform, Laundry, Staff Development Opportunities.

This is a live-in role based within a private game reserve in the Sabi Sands, offering the opportunity to work in a world-class environment surrounded by natural beauty.