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Head Pastry Chef | Cape Town | Luxury Hotel We’re seeking a talented and innovative HEAD PASTRY CHEF to lead the pastry kitchen at a prestigious 150‑room hotel in Mouille Point, Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the dessert and pastry offering across the property, ensuring world‑class standards of creativity, consistency, and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will bring refined technical skills, leadership ability, and a passion for elevating pastry into a memorable dining experience. Experience & Qualifications Diploma in Patisserie or equivalent professional certification 5-7+ years’ pastry experience in luxury hotels or fine‑dining restaurants Proven track record in menu development, seasonal innovation, and high‑volume production 2-3+ years in a leadership role, managing pastry teams and training junior staff Strong knowledge of modern pastry techniques, plated desserts, and bakery production Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance creativity with operational discipline Key Responsibilities Lead the pastry kitchen, overseeing production for hotel outlets and banqueting Develop innovative dessert menus aligned with the hotel’s culinary identity Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction across all pastry offerings Manage costing, procurement, and supplier relationships with a focus on premium sourcing Uphold hygiene, safety, and operational standards in line with hotel policies Mentor and train pastry staff, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence Salary Package R18;000 – R22,000 CTC ; no additional benefits To apply for Head Pastry Chef | Cape Town | Luxury Hotel, please send your CV WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND INSERTED FULL-LENGTH PHOTO. We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application. Recruit for Africa is a recruitment agency based in South Africa specialising exclusively in hospitality, retail, chefs and lodge placements. Our agents are specialists in their fields and will be able to advise you and assist in the recruitment process, from the moment you apply for a job until you start your employment. Do not look any further and contact Recruit for Africa to find you the perfect employee or to secure your dream job! Apply Below Disclaimer Personal information received from applicants will only be processed for the purposes obtained as disclosed in our privacy policy. By applying for this job, you accept that we can process your personal information as specified and you agree to our privacy policy found on Recruit for Africa website. Recruit for Africa (Pty) Ltd has safeguards in place to ensure the confidentiality of this personal information. Recruit for Africa will only send emails from @Apply Below domain and will never ask job seekers to pay recruitment, visa or any travel fees into our account.
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