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Senior Pastry Chef | Luxury Hospitality Establishment | Cape Town, Western Cape | Ss
HotelJobs Wednesday, 14 October 2026Job Summary
NOW HIRING: Senior Pastry Chef | Luxury Hospitality Establishment | Cape Town, Western Cape About the Opportunity Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section of a luxury hospitality establishment in Cape Town, Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for the consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods, supporting the Sous Chef by supervising the pastry team, maintaining quality standards, assisting with menu development and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements. Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee the daily operations of the pastry section. • Prepare and present desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods in accordance with company recipes and presentation standards. • Ensure the pastry section is fully prepared before each service. • Maintain consistency, quality and creativity across all pastry items. • Supervise, support and develop junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff, allocating daily tasks and monitoring performance during service. • Provide coaching and on-the-job training, promoting teamwork and a positive working environment. • Monitor portion control and product consistency, maintaining high standards of presentation and attention to detail. • Assist with seasonal menu development and new dessert concepts where required. • Assist with stock ordering and inventory management, rotating stock using FIFO principles and minimising wastage. • Monitor stock levels and communicate requirements to the Sous Chef. • Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards. • Maintain a clean, organised and safe pastry kitchen, and ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained correctly. • Report maintenance concerns where necessary. • Support other kitchen sections where operationally required. Key Requirements • A relevant culinary or pastry qualification. • A minimum of 5 years' relevant pastry experience in a professional kitchen. • Experience working in a high-volume kitchen. • Experience in a reputable fine dining, semi-fine dining or luxury hospitality establishment. • Strong knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques and dessert presentation. • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • The ability to lead a team and work effectively under pressure. • Strong leadership, creativity, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills. Package • Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience. • Live-out position. Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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