Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Pastry Chef de Partie to join our 5-star game lodge based in Sabi Sands. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef and managing the pastry section. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences and excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you.
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 to demonstrate hospitality 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
- Prepare and deliver guest special requests, including birthday cakes, in room dining, packed breakfasts, out of camp dining etc.
- 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
- Matric
- A formal or tertiary culinary qualification
- 3-5 years pastry experience in a 5-star safari-camp/lodge kitchen
- English literacy level: Must have an excellent command of the English language including reading, writing, and speaking
- Use of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and stock control systems
- Ability to work effectively in any section of the kitchen in a CDP capacity without supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate attention to detail and be guest-and service-oriented
- Be a hard-working, problem-solving multi-tasker
- Be a proactive, positive team player
- Be energetic and enthusiastic
- Strong work ethic, ability to work long and flexible hours
- Demonstrate sound crisis and emergency management
- Excellent guest and staff conflict management
- Physically fit, sober habits and in good health
Qualifications
No formal qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details not specified.
How to Apply
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