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.

• 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

• 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

R18,000 - R22,000 CTC, no additional benefits