South Africa: Pastry Junior Sous Chef – Private Game Reserve – Sabi Sands, Mpu | Lb posted by HotelJobs

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. 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.